Description
A warm, cinnamon-spiced apple crisp topped with a vibrant, tart cranberry orange glaze for a perfect seasonal balance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375F and grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Toss sliced apples with 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and cornstarch in a large bowl.
- Transfer the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish and press down slightly.
- In a medium bowl, mix oats, flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon.
- Cut in the cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or forks until the mixture is crumbly.
- Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples without pressing it down.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and fruit is bubbling.
- While baking, combine cranberries, orange juice, zest, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Simmer the glaze for 8-10 minutes until cranberries burst and the liquid thickens.
- Remove the crisp from the oven and drizzle the warm glaze over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American