Cranberry Apple Crumble is the combination of tart cranberries and sweet apples served with a delicious oat and brown sugar crumb topping.
This flavorful cranberry apple crisp is perfect to serve for breakfast and pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.
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This cranberry apple crumble recipe is a great addition to the Thanksgiving menu and is also an easy rustic dessert for the holiday season as well as the Christmas time of year.
This recipe is similar to my Apple Crisp, another fruit crumble recipe made with Granny Smith apples and a warm blend of spices in the crumble.
A holiday favorite is cranberry orange bread. It's a great holiday gift when gifting baked goods!
This plum crumble has warm spices and a delicious fruity flavor.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's the perfect combination of tart and sweet
- It's a festive dessert for the holiday table.
- It's an easy dessert to make from start to finish.
Ingredients in Cranberry Apple Crumble
- 2 cups cranberries, thawed or frozen, thawed
- 3 cups Granny Smith apples, chopped and peeled
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
How to Make Apple Cranberry Crumble
The steps to making this apple cranberry crumble recipe are easy and straightforward.
To begin, preheat the oven to 350ºF, grease an 8x8 baking dish (10x6 dish works as well), and set aside.
Prep the fruits by washing the cranberries and peeling and chopping the apples. Mix the fruit together and add the cranberry mixture to the greased dish.
Sprinkle the white sugar evenly on top of the fruit base.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, old fashioned oats, and brown sugar together in a bowl. Stir in the melted butter until combined.
Layer the crumble topping on top of the fruit base in an even layer.
Bake the cranberry apple crumble uncovered for 55 minutes.
Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly and serve warm.
Substitutions in Cranberry Apple Crumble
Frozen cranberries can be used instead of fresh cranberries in this recipe and even cranberry sauce can be used.
Dark brown sugar can be swapped out for light brown sugar. It will have a less molasses flavor but a good substitution.
Variations in Apple Crumble
The apples that are used in a recipe will alter the sweetness or tartness of the overall dish. For more sweetness, honeycrisp apples and gala apples are great choices.
Granny Smith apples are tart but also have sweetness and are a great choice in this apple cranberry crumble recipe if you want a dessert that is a little more tart.
Adding a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to the buttery oat crumble will create warm flavors throughout the dessert.
To make this dessert gluten-free, swap out the all-purpose flour for almond flour or coconut flour.
How to Store Fruit Crisp
After making this easy apple cranberry crisp, allow it to cool completely when storing leftovers. If wrapped with plastic wrap while warm, it will make the crumble topping soggy and it will lose it's crunch.
So, allow it to cool to room temperature before wrapping it in plastic wrap or storing it in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. When ready to eat, heat in the microwave before enjoying for best flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of apples should I use for cranberry apple crumble?
Honey crisp apples and pink lady apples are great sweet apples to use in sweet dishes and create a nice balance with the tartness of the cranberries.
How can I make a gluten-free cranberry apple crumble?
What toppings can I add to enhance the flavor of my cranberry apple crumble?
Can I use frozen cranberries for making a crumble?
Because frozen cranberries may hold more liquid, they may release a bit more juice in the dish when baking versus using fresh cranberries.
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This crumble recipe is a good Christmas morning breakfast. This Apple Cinnamon Roll Bake is another great choice as a holiday breakfast.
📖 Recipe
Cranberry Apple Crumble
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberries - thawed or frozen, thawed
- 3 cups Granny Smith apples - chopped and peeled
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter - melted
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF, grease an 8x8 baking dish (10x6 works as well) and set aside.
- Prep the fruits by washing the cranberries and peeling and chopping the apples.
- Mix the fruit together and add the cranberry mixture to the greased dish.
- Sprinkle the white sugar evenly on top of the fruit base.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, old-fashioned oats, and brown sugar together in a bowl.
- Stir in the melted butter until combined.
- Layer the crumble topping on top of the fruit base in an even layer.
- Bake the cranberry apple crumble uncovered for 55 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, and serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
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Dana is an experienced recipe creator who crafts easy and delicious recipes for all levels of home cooks.
Her recipes range from classic comfort foods to healthy and nutritious meals, and she is always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to bring flavor and variety to the table.
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