March 8, 2021

Cranberry Cinnamon Apple Crisp

Cranberry Cinnamon Apple Crisp is a a quick and easy dessert. I start this dessert by dividing my apples and cranberries between four mini cast iron skillets. Sometimes, I bake this dessert in one large casserole. But, I do think the individual pans are super cute and fun. Next, I mix together the oats, flour, sugar and butter. This makes a sweet and crispy topping for the apples and cranberries. Finally, I bake the crisps and then serve them topped with ice cream. My family really loves this dessert and sometimes even eats it for breakfast.

The Equipment I Used

Mini Cast Iron Skillets- I use 4 four and a half inch skillets to bake my crisps in. But, you can use one big baking dish if you prefer.
A Food Scale- For perfect baking results every time, please weigh your flour and white sugar.

The Ingredients Needed for Cranberry Cinnamon Apple Crisp

Apples- I always bake with Granny Smith apples. But, you can use any apples that you like baking with.
Cranberries- I used frozen cranberries, but you can also use fresh ones. The frozen cranberries do no need to be defrosted first.
Sugar- Use a mixture of brown and white sugar, for the best flavor and texture.
Oats- Use old-fashioned oats, not quick cooking ones.
Butter- Please use unsalted butter, that is softened.
Ice Cream- I used vanilla ice cream, but caramel or butter pecan would be nice, too.

How I Made my Crisps

First, I divided the apples and cranberries between the four skillets.
Next, I mixed the crispy topping. I start by stirring the mixture together with a spoon. But, it’s also helpful to use your fingers to get all the ingredients incorporated.
Finally, I bake the crisps and then serve them warm with ice cream.

This is one of my favorite quick and easy desserts. And, everyone absolutely adores this Cranberry Cinnamon Apple Crisp.

Cranberry Cinnamon Apple Crisp

Apples and cranberries topped with buttery oat streusel.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings

Ingredients

4 cups peeled and chopped apples, cut in half inch pieces
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
½ cup all purpose flour (60g)
½ cup old fashioned oats
⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
⅓ cup granulated sugar
¼ tsp. kosher salt
7 tbsp. unsalted butter

1 pint vanilla ice cream

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Grease four 4½ inch cast iron skillets with butter. Divide the apples and cranberries between the four skillets.
In a large bowl mix together the flour, sugars, salt, cinnamon, and oats. Then, stir in the butter, until large crumbles are formed. Top each skillet with some of the crumbles.
Bake for forty minutes. Serve warm and topped with ice cream.