This easy Apple Cranberry Crisp is full of tart apples and cranberries, topped with a brown sugar pecan topping. It is the perfect quick dessert to whip up for the holidays!
Originally posted in 2016. Edited & updated November 2020.
When Michael and I were dating, I always wanted to make something to take to his parents house for Thanksgiving. My kitchen skills were pretty limited in those days, so my mom suggested this Apple Cranberry Crisp recipe. I have no idea where it came from, more than likely a church cookbook, but it is still one of my favorite holiday desserts!
Not only is this apple cranberry crisp (eat the whole thing yourself) delicious, but it only takes three steps. Don’t let the ease fool you. While it is super simple and easy to make, it never fails to get compliments!
If you’re a cranberry sauce fanatic like myself, you will love this recipe.
Let’s make it!
Apple Cranberry Crisp Ingredients
To make this easy Apple Cranberry Crisp, you will need the following ingredients. See the full recipe card below for detailed amounts and instructions!
- Apples – Tart and crisp apples work best in this recipe. Try Granny Smith or Honeycrisp!
- Cranberries – Fresh or frozen. Both work, but I prefer fresh.
- Sugar – You’ll need both granulated sugar and brown sugar for this recipe.
- Flour – All purpose flour
- Cinnamon & nutmeg – Hello fall!
- Oats – We need quick cook oats for this recipe. You can use old fashioned if that is what you have on hand, but the texture of the crumble may be a little different.
- Butter – You’ll want unsalted butter for this recipe.
- Pecans – As crushed as you can get them!
How to Make This Apple Cranberry Crisp
To make this Apple Cranberry Crisp, simply:
- Make the filling: Peel and chop your apples. Combine chopped apples, cranberries, sugar, and 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour in a large bowl and mix together until all of the apples and cranberries are covered. Pour into a greased baking dish or cast iron skillet.
- Make the topping: In the same bowl, mix the quick oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, melted butter, and chopped pecans until the mixture is combined. Sprinkle over top of the fruit.
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Bake: Place in oven at 350° for 45-50 minutes. Serve warm and with vanilla ice cream if you’re really going for it!
To store: Once fully cool, wrap in plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Variations:
- If you don’t like pecans you can switch them for your favorite nut such as walnuts or hazelnuts. Or remove the nuts all together. Trust me, you don’t want to skip the topping with or without nuts!
More Fall Desserts You’ll Love!
- Apple Cider Blondies
- Easy Spiced Snickerdoodles
- Easy Pumpkin Scones
- Pumpkin Spice Madeleines With Maple Glaze
- Caramel French Toast Bake With Berry Sauce Topping
- Cinnamon Banana Bread
- Pumpkin Pecan Fudge
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