Apple Cranberry Crisp Recipe with Crispy Walnut Topping
This easy apple cranberry crisp recipe is a perfect fall dessert, filled with apples, fresh tart cranberries and a topped with a crispy walnut and oat topping. A quick dessert that everyone will love!
I love using cranberries in more than just cranberry sauce! I love finding ways to use them in as many ways as I can, and this apple and cranberry crisp is one of my favorites!
Other fresh cranberry recipes you need to try:
- Pork Chops with Apple Cranberry Sauce
- Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls
- Apple Cranberry Stuffing
- Cranberry Orange Muffins
Whats the difference between a crisp, cobbler, and crumble? Easy old fashioned “dump” desserts can be so confusing with all their names, can’t they?
- Crisps have a streusel topping with oats.
- Crumbles have a brown sugar based streusel topping with chopped fruit inside.
- Cobblers have biscuit type toppings.
So I guess this dessert counts as a crispy crumble?
How to make apple crisp with cranberries
This is a really easy dessert recipe to make! For the full instructions, make sure to scroll down to the recipe card below. Here is a brief overview:
- Preheat the oven.
- Butter a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a large bowl combine the apples, cranberries, sugar, flour, vanilla, orange juice, and zest. Toss to combine.
- Transfer this mixture to the prepared baking dish and distribute evenly.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients for the crisp topping with a fork (or your fingers) util it forms course crumbles and the butter is evenly distributed.
- Sprinkle the crisp topping over the apple/cranberry mixture.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the topping is browned and the juices are thick and bubbling.
- Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
How to serve this dessert
This is great hot out of the oven, room temperature, or cold from the refrigerator!
Try serving it warm with a bowl of ice cream, on top of some yogurt, or even just a big plate of it.
Four adults did a pretty good number on it, and there was just enough for two more servings when we got home. I definitely love this flavor combination, and it is so easy to throw together, I might just go make another batch right now!
How to store leftovers
This crisp makes a lot, which is good, because leftovers are just as amazing! Store and leftovers in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating Leftovers
Leftovers can be reheated in a 350 degree oven for 15- 20 minutes. You can also microwave leftovers for 30-45 seconds, but the topping won’t be as crispy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best apples for apple crisp? Choose an apple that has a firm flesh that doesn’t break down when cooking. Pink Lady Apples, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, or JonaGold are good choices.
Can you make this crisp ahead of time? Yes! This crisp can be made up to 2 days ahead of time. Follow the recipe completely, and allow to cool completely before storing in the refrigerator. Then reheat in the oven before serving.
Other Apple Recipes:
- Swedish Red Beet and Apple Salad
- Sourdough Fried Apple Rings
- Apple Cider Wassail
- Chicken Chili with Apples
- Apple Roses Recipe
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Apple Cranberry Crisp with Crispy Walnut Topping
Ingredients
Apple Cranberry Crisp:
- 2.5 pounds sweet/firm apples peeled, cored and diced into 1/2" pieces (I always like to get a combination of varieties of apples).
- 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 TBSP flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp orange zest
- 1 TBSP fresh orange juice
Crisp topping:
- 6 TBSP butter cut into small pieces
- ⅔ cup flour
- ⅔ cup old fashioned oats
- ¾ cup lightly packed brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Butter a 9x13 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the apples, cranberries, sugar, flour, vanilla and orange zest and juice.
- Transfer to the baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine together the ingredients for the crisp topping with a fork or your fingers until it forms course crumbles and the butter is mostly evenly distributed.
- Sprinkle the crisp topping over the apple/cranberry mixture.
- Bake 55-60 minutes, or until the topping is browned and the juices are thick and bubbling.
- Let cool 15 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
OH Mylanta! How yummy! Thanks for sharing your recipe and your talents with us over at Country Fair Blog Party! I can not WAIT to see what you share in our December Party!
Jan @ Tip Garden
This is a very lovely and delicious looking fall dessert. Apples and cranberries are perfect together.