Spiced Cranberry Apple Crumble Recipe
This Spiced Cranberry Apple Crumble is a delightful autumn dessert featuring fresh cranberries and a mix of sweet and tart apples, topped with a crunchy, buttery oat crumble infused with warming cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfectly baked until golden and bubbling, this crumble offers a comforting combination of textures and flavors that celebrate seasonal fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Fruit Filling
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 4 cups diced apples (mix of sweet and tart varieties)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to fully heat while you prepare the crumble.
- Mix the Fruit: In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh cranberries, diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss thoroughly until the fruit is evenly coated with the spices and sugar, ensuring every bite is flavorful.
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish lightly with butter or cooking spray. Transfer the spiced fruit mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, salt, and softened unsalted butter. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend the mixture until it becomes crumbly and forms small clumps.
- Assemble the Crumble: Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit layer, covering it completely to create a nice crust.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. The crumble is done when the topping turns golden brown and the fruit filling begins to bubble around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- You can adjust the sugar amount based on the tartness of your fruit or personal preference.
- Adding a handful of chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the crumble topping can add extra texture and flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and gently reheated before serving.
- This dessert pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
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