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Cranberry Crisp Recipe

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4.3 from 13 reviews

This delightful Cranberry Crisp recipe features a tangy cranberry filling topped with a crunchy oat and nut mixture, baked to golden perfection. Perfectly balancing tart and sweet flavors, it's an ideal dessert for holidays or cozy gatherings.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Cranberry Filling

  • 24 ounces (about 6 cups) fresh cranberries
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup freshly-squeezed orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of one orange

Crispy Oatmeal Topping

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds, or pistachios)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup melted butter or coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup flour or almond meal
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease eight small ramekins or a 9 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Set aside until ready to use.
  2. Make the Cranberry Filling: In a large bowl, combine the fresh cranberries, brown sugar, freshly squeezed orange juice, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. This mixture will provide a tart and sweet base for the crisp.
  3. Prepare the Crispy Oatmeal Topping: In another large bowl, mix together the old-fashioned oats, chopped nuts of your choice, brown sugar, melted butter or coconut oil, flour or almond meal, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir until the mixture is evenly combined and crumbly, which will form a crunchy topping when baked.
  4. Assemble the Crisp: Evenly divide the cranberry filling among the prepared ramekins, approximately 3/4 cup each, or spread it evenly in the baking dish if using one. Sprinkle the crispy oatmeal topping uniformly over the cranberry mixture to cover the surface.
  5. Bake the Dessert: Place the ramekins or baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The crisp is done when the cranberries are bubbling and the topping is lightly golden brown, indicating a perfect balance of cooked fruit and crispy topping.
  6. Cooling and Serving: Remove the crisp from the oven and place it on a cooling rack. Let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to set. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.

Notes

  • Feel free to use any nuts you prefer or have on hand, such as pecans, walnuts, almonds, or pistachios.
  • Almond meal can replace flour for a gluten-free version.
  • The crisp is best served warm and pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  • You can prepare the topping ahead of time and store it in an airtight container.
  • If fresh cranberries are unavailable, frozen cranberries can be used; no need to thaw before using.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/cranberry-crisp-recipe/