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Healthy Apple Cranberry Crisp

Bursting with fresh, sweet apples and tart, ruby red cranberries, my Healthy Apple Cranberry Crisp is a guaranteed crowd pleaser! This dish is easy to make and can be assembled in advance- it's perfect for the holidays or anytime you're entertaining.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 248kcal

Ingredients

Filling:

  • 6 cups peeled and thinly sliced baking apples such as Fuji, Honey Crisp, Jonagold or Granny Smith (1.25 lbs or 4 medium apples)
  • 2 cups frozen cranberries, defrosted
  • 3 tablespoons flour (I use white whole wheat flour)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 orange, zested and juiced
  • cup pure maple syrup

Topping:

  • ¾ cup flour (I use white whole wheat)
  • cup rolled oats
  • cup light brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (can use coconut oil)
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Toss the apple slices, cranberries, flour, sugar, cinnamon, orange zest, 2 tablespoons orange juice, and maple syrup together in a large bowl.
  • To make the topping, mix the flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon, salt and butter together in a bowl. Use a fork or your hands to break the butter up into small pieces. Add the nuts and mix until combined.
  • Spray a 13x9-inch rectangular or 15-inch oval baking dish with cooking spray and pour the apple mixture into the dish. Spread the topping evenly over the fruit.
  • Place the dish on a baking sheet (to catch any drippings) and bake in the oven until it is bubbly and the apples are tender, 55-60 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

Notes

  • This healthy apple cranberry crisp is also delicious for breakfast topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt.
  • You can prepare the apple cranberry crisp a day in advance, cover it, and store it in the refrigerator. You can also freeze the unbaked crisp for up to 3 months.  Allow the frozen crisp to defrost in the fridge overnight before baking.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 43.4g | Protein: 3.1g | Fat: 7.9g | Saturated Fat: 3.9g | Sodium: 34mg | Fiber: 5.7g | Sugar: 25.3g