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Apple Cranberry Crisp

Cozy Apple Cranberry Crisp with Cheddar for Fall Feels

Delight in a warm Apple Cranberry Crisp, a perfect balance of tart cranberries and sweet apples, topped with sharp cheddar for a cozy fall dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit Filling
  • 4 cups sliced apples (Granny Smith and Gala)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup dried cranberries or raisins/cherries as replacements
For the Crumble Topping
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter chilled
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour as a substitute
  • 1 cup rolled oats quick or old-fashioned
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup pecans optional

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch casserole dish
  • Medium bowl
  • large bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare an 8x8 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine chilled unsalted butter, flour, brown sugar, and rolled oats until crumbly. Stir in cheddar cheese and pecans.
  3. In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice, lemon zest, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and dried cranberries until evenly coated.
  4. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over it.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
  6. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use chilled butter for the crumble topping and mix different apple varieties for a balanced flavor. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days and reheated in an uncovered oven.

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