What apples are best for apple crisp?

I like to use Granny Smith apples for this apple crisp because they are tart apples and hold their shape well. If you prefer sweeter apples you can try using Honeycrisp or do a combination of both. Golden Delicious apples will also work well in this apple crisp.

Can you use fresh cranberries?

Yes, you can substitute fresh cranberries in place of frozen ones for this cranberry apple crisp recipe. I like to use frozen cranberries because I also use them to make cranberry smoothies . If you're wondering about dried cranberries, I recommend saving them for the granola or trail mix.

Can you use quick-cooking oats?

Technically, you can use them but the topping may not have the same texture. Rolled oats are chewier and create a thicker topping that works well.

What other fruit can you use?

If you don't like cranberries, you can make another fruit filling with apples. Try adding strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries.

Cranberry Apple Crisp

Description

An easy-to-make cranberry apple crisp with a brown sugar and oatmeal topping.

Ingredients

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For the Filling

Juice from 1/2 a lemon
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 granny smith apples, cubed
1 cup frozen cranberries

For the Topping

1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Make the filling: Combine the lemon juice, honey, and cinnamon in a medium-sized bowl. Add the fruit and toss it all together.
Make the topping: In a separate bowl, mix the oats, flour, and sugar together. Add the butter and cut it into the dry ingredients.
Pour the fruit into a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Spread the oatmeal topping over the top in an even layer. Place the baking dish on a baking sheet lined with foil (this will protect your oven in case the juices bubble over). Bake the crisp for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 469
Sugar: 28g
Fat: 18.2g
Carbohydrates: 71.7g
Fiber: 7.8g
Protein: 8.8g

Keywords: cranberry crisp, apple crisp, easy crisp recipe