Apple-Cranberry Crisp

Cozy up with this apple-cranberry crisp this fall. The easy dessert, complete with a chewy oat-pecan topping, is full of fruity flavor that'll please everyone at your table.

Apple-Cranberry Crisp Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make this crowd-pleasing apple-cranberry crisp:

· Apples: Granny Smith apples are perfect for this recipe, as they hold their shape well and have bold flavor. Honeycrisp or Gala apples would also work well.
· Cranberries: Opt for fresh cranberries that are firm, plump, and blemish-free. Dried cranberries won't work well for this recipe.
· Sugar: You'll need white sugar for the filling and brown sugar for the topping.
· Spices: Cinnamon and nutmeg add warmth and cozy flavor to this apple-cranberry crisp.
· Oats and flour: The chewy topping starts with quick cooking oats and all-purpose flour.
· Butter: Cold butter adds richness and flavor to the topping.
· Pecans: If you'd like, you can substitute walnuts for the chopped pecans.

How to Make Apple-Cranberry Crisp

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this top-rated apple-cranberry crisp:

1. Make the base: Combine the apples, cranberries, white sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Transfer the fruit mixture to a prepared baking dish.
2. Make the topping: Mix the oats, flour, and brown sugar in the same bowl. Add the cold butter pieces and mix with a fork until it's crumbly. Stir in the nuts.
3. Bake the crisp: Sprinkle the topping over the fruit mixture. Bake in a preheated oven until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.

How to Serve Apple-Cranberry Crisp

You don't necessarily need to serve this apple-cranberry crisp with anything — it's delicious enough as it is. But, of course, you can't go wrong with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of homemade whipped cream.

How to Store Apple-Cranberry Crisp

Store this apple-cranberry crisp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Enjoy the leftovers cold or reheat them in the microwave or in the oven.

Can You Freeze Apple-Cranberry Crisp?

Yes, you can freeze this apple-cranberry crisp for up to two months. Bake it in a foil pan, then wrap the whole thing in a layer of storage wrap. Follow it up with a layer of aluminum foil. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"I make this recipe several times a year and everyone who eats it always wants the recipe," raves MerryChristmas Claus. "When I buy bags of fresh cranberries in the fall, I throw them in the freezer and keep them till I'm ready to make this. I always double the recipe because this goes in no time!"

"This recipe is wonderful," raves Candace W. "After having a craving for something with cranberries, I happened upon this delightful rendition of a fall favorite. I doubled the recipe to include a whole bag of cranberries."

"I love it because it is SO easy to make," according to FayeM. "I too make extra topping and if I accidentally make too much, I just throw it in a freezer bag to use on the next one or on another dessert some other time."

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams