Cranberry Apple Crumble
Cranberry Apple Crumble is the perfect fall dessert, combining the tartness of fresh cranberries with sweet, tender apples. Topped with a buttery, crunchy crumble, this dish is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s guaranteed to impress your guests and become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 3 cups sliced apples (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix cranberries, sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well-coated.
- In another bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and nuts (if using). Mix in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Layer the fruit mixture in the baking dish and top it with the crumble mixture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (140g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider swapping cranberries for cherries or adding spices like nutmeg. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat at 350°F for about 15 minutes.