Apple Cranberry Crumble
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This is the ultimate cozy dessert – and my favorite Christmas recipe – Apple Cranberry Crumble! Reduced sugars, amped up apples,and tangy bursts of cranberries create a symphony of flavors – a little sour, alot of sweet! Dive into this deliciousness and savor every bite. While this dish is in the oven, the delightful aromas will fill your home with the cozy warmth and festive spirit of Christmas!
Equipment
- pie dish or 8x8 baking pan
- 2 mixing bowls
- cheese grater
- peeler or pairing knife
Ingredients
- 10 med Granny Smith apples peeled, cored and cut legthwise
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- ¼ cup organic coconut palm sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- cooking spray
- pinch salt
Crumble Topping
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 4 tbsp cold unsalted vegan butter
- ¼ cup whole wheat or gluten free flour
- ¼ cup organic brown sugar
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉
- Using a pie dish or 8x8 baking pan coated with cooking spray.cooking spray
- To make the Topping: Mix flour, cinnamon, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt until combined work in the butter with a cheese grater and combine with your fingertips until the topping is crumbly.¼ tsp cinnamon, 4 tbsp cold unsalted vegan butter, ¼ cup whole wheat or gluten free flour, ¼ cup organic brown sugar, pinch salt
- Peel the apples lengthwise then thinly slice.
- Toss apple slices in a large bowl with cranberries, lemon juice, organic sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon with a pinch of salt. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish, sprinkle with topping. (If there is extra filling, placed them in ramekins and bake as directed.)10 med Granny Smith apples, 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, ¼ cup organic coconut palm sugar, ½ tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp lemon juice, pinch salt, ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Bake until filling is bubbling and topping is golden brown about 25 minutes.
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Tips for Making the Best Crumble
- Choose the Right Apples:
Granny Smith apples are my go-to for this recipe because their tartness balances perfectly with the sweetness of the crumble. If you prefer a sweeter crumble, try Honeycrisp or Fuji apples. - Don’t Skip the Lemon Juice:
Lemon juice enhances the flavor of the apples and cranberries while preventing the apples from browning. - Work the Butter into the Topping:
Grating cold butter into the crumble mixture ensures an even distribution, creating those irresistible crispy bits on top. - Double the Topping:
If you’re a crumble lover (who isn’t?), go ahead and double the topping—it’s worth it. - Customize It:
Swap cranberries for blueberries or raspberries, or add a handful of chopped nuts to the topping for extra crunch.
Tools You’ll Need
- Mixing Bowls: One for the fruit filling and one for the crumble topping.
- Cheese Grater: Perfect for grating cold butter into the topping.
- Pie Dish or 8x8 Baking Pan: To hold the crumble.
- Peeler and Paring Knife: For peeling and slicing the apples.
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