Simple and Healthy Cranberry Apple Crisp

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.

Simple and Healthy Cranberry Apple Crisp
Cranberry Apple Crisp Filling

 

Simple and Healthy Cranberry Apple Crisp
Cranberry Apple Crisp Topping ingredients

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. In an 8 inch square baking dish combine apples, cranberries, sugar and juices. Level the top.
  2. In a bowl toss together flour, oats, sugar and cinnamon. Drizzle with melted butter and combine until you have a crumbly texture.
  3. Sprinkle topping over apple and cranberry mixture, ensuring all fruit is covered.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Simple and Healthy Cranberry Apple Crisp

 

Hope you enjoy this recipe like I do 🙂

Yolanda

 

 

 

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44 Comments

  1. 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! 😍

  2. 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!

  3. 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!

  4. 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!

    1. 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!

    1. 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 🙂

  5. 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!

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