Simple and Healthy Cranberry Apple Crisp
I am a huge fan of apple crisp. Probably because it’s easier to make than pie (and healthier), but it’s also such a delicious comfort food that is perfect for dessert or even a sneaky breakfast in the morning (okay I know I shouldn’t but it really is pretty healthy – especially with Greek yogurt on top)!
Apple crisp is a dessert you can whip up without much thought and in my home it’s one of our family favourites. This apple crisp recipe has been tested with MANY variations – this time with cranberries. If you don’t have cranberries another great replacement is blackberries and of course all apples is completely delicious too.
Made with whole grain oats, fresh crisp apples and cranberries this dessert is definitely on the healthier side of treats and can also be made even healthier with a few adjustments.
CRANBERRY APPLE CRISP
TEMP: 375 degrees F. PREP TIME: 15 minutes. COOKING TIME: 45 mins. MAKES: 6-8 servings.
INGREDIENTS:
Filling.
- 6 1/2 cups apples, spliced and peeled (granny smith, macintosh or any tart apple works best)
- 1 1/2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Topping.
- 2/3 cup all purpose flour (whole wheat for healthier option)
- 2/3 large flake/rolled oats
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Gluten-Free Variation – Use ground almonds instead of flour and ensure rolled oats are gluten free, like Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Oats.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In an 8 inch square baking dish combine apples, cranberries, sugar and juices. Level the top.
- In a bowl toss together flour, oats, sugar and cinnamon. Drizzle with melted butter and combine until you have a crumbly texture.
- Sprinkle topping over apple and cranberry mixture, ensuring all fruit is covered.
- Put in a 375 degree F oven (190 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until topping is crisp and filling is bubbling. Cool for 30 minutes before serving.
- Add vanilla ice cream, whipped cream or Greek yogurt for a healthier alternative. Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top.
NOTE: If using all apples, you’ll need 8 cups of apples. For a blackberry or pear version you can use 2 cups of blackberries or pears and 6 cups of apples.
This is a simple recipe and doesn’t have to be followed exactly (for the fruit filling), so try different combinations of your favourite apples and berries.
Hope you enjoy this recipe like I do 🙂
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Apple crisp is my absolute favorite fall treat. I didn’t think it could get any more fall! But adding cranberries?! Maybe we can take our fall treat to thanksgiving this year! 😍
This looks SO yummy, the perfect fall dessert!
xoxo, SS
Southern and Style
This looks really tasty and easy! I never thought to combine cranberries with apples, but I think that is a creative and fun twist on traditional apple crisp!
This looks absolutely delicious! I’m trying this recipe out this season. 🙂
Thanks so much Monica! Oh yes – please do 🙂
Mmm!! This looks SO yummy! I haven’t made anything with cranberries except for a Sangria haha!! I totally need to give this a try.
Ha! Maybe you should have some sangria with this!! Double up the cranberries.
This looks DELISH! Surprisingly enough, I’ve never even made regular apple crisp, and I’m a HUGE baker 🙂 Just added this to my recipe book!
If you’re a regular baker you’ll find this is REALLY easy 🙂
Yum! I love apple crisp. My mom makes it often in the Fall, but I’ve never tried it myself. This recipe is great, and now I may try to make my own. Thank you!
If you make this let me know. I’d love to know how it turned out for you 🙂
This looks so yummy! I love apple crisp but I’ve never had cranberry apple crisp. Definitely need to try it! 🙂
Thanks Tami!! Yes, I am a huge fan too.
This really does look damn amazing!! And moreover, it is so simple to make. I bet it tastes quite delicious as well!! 🙂
Well thanks so much!! Appreciate the feedback.
I love the combination of the sweet apples and tart cranberries 🙂
Oh yum I will for sure be trying this!!
I wanna try this!!! It looks SOOOOO good!!!!
Ooooo YUM!! This looks so simple and delicious!!
Thanks Leah! It’s super simple.
Yum , yum! What a great way to use all of the apples from the orchard!
Exactly! I always have tons of apples at home so this and apple sauce are my go-to’s 🙂
I JUST asked when the grocery store I shop at will be getting in their fresh cranberries. They laughed and said it was a bit early to be asking. Yes, I’m anxious to start my fall baking!! Hooray for apples and cranberries!
Interesting. Where do you live? I’m in Ontario, Canada and cranberry harvest season is NOW!
Going to have to try this this week! Looks amazing and i bet it smells amazing too!
Great! Let me know how it turns out Vanessa!
This is such a great recipe for the season. I’m a huge fan of the apple/cranberry combo!
It so is! Oh me too – I have cranberries and apples in my home at all times 🙂
I’ve never really baked with cranberries. This apple crisp looks fantastic and I can’t wait to try it.
I’m a huge cranberry fan so bake with them a lot. They are tart (obviously) but if that’s what you like they’ll be great for you!
Don’t be ashamed to eat crisp in the morning! 🙂 This looks delicious!
Haha! Okay, I’ll try not to 🙂
I love apple crisp and I’ve never considered adding cranberries! Definitely can’t wait to try this! Thanks for the recipe, awesome post!
Thanks Shauna!! I honestly just tried it one day when I didn’t have enough apples. I’ve made it so many times since then 🙂
YUM! This sounds amazing! And it really does sound like a perfect Fall dessert!
Thanks for the feedback Kristin 🙂 Yes – so perfect for fall.
My in-laws are visiting this weekend and I was looking for a fall dessert to serve. This is perfect! I love the addition of the cranberries!
Give it a try. It’s SO easy to make.
My mother makes something similar during this season. I will have to try this twist on it. Thank you!!! Looks so yummy!
Thanks Amanda!
We love apple crisp and adding cranberries would make it even better. Don’t forget the ice cream.
Oh yes – ice cream is good with it too.