Cranberry Apple Crisp Casserole Recipe
This Cranberry Casserole is a delightful blend of tart cranberries and sweet apples baked under a crunchy pecan and oatmeal crumble topping. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy family dessert, this dish offers a balance of fruity freshness and warming spices with a buttery crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Base
- 3 cups apples, peeled and diced (roughly 4–5 apples)
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
Crumble Topping
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups quick cooking oatmeal
- ¾ cup pecans
- ½ teaspoon apple pie spice
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare it for baking the casserole.
- Prepare Casserole Dish: Spray a 2-quart casserole dish (like a deep 9×9 or 11×7) with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Assemble Fruit Layer: Place the peeled and diced apples along with the fresh cranberries evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
- Add Sugar: Sprinkle the 1 ¼ cups sugar evenly over the apples and cranberries to sweeten and balance the tartness.
- Mix Crumble Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, all-purpose flour, quick cooking oatmeal, chopped pecans, and apple pie spice, then toss thoroughly to distribute all the dry ingredients.
- Add Butter: Pour the melted unsalted butter into the dry mixture and mix well until it forms a crumbly topping.
- Top the Fruit: Spread the crumble mixture evenly over the fruit layer in the casserole dish, covering it completely.
- Bake: Place the casserole uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit juices are bubbling.
- Serve Warm: Remove the casserole from the oven and serve warm, perfect as a comforting dessert or side dish.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the fruit layer before topping.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- This casserole can be made a day ahead and reheated gently before serving.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free oats and flour alternatives.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: cranberry casserole, cranberry dessert, holiday dessert, apple cranberry bake, fall dessert, crumble topping
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