Cran-Apple Crisp

Dairy-Free | Desserts | Snacks | Low Sodium | Vegetarian

This dessert is a perfect balance of sweet apples and tart cranberries with a light crunch from the whole grain oatmeal.

Cran-Apple Crisp
8
Servings
50-60 minutes
Total Time
$0.55
Cost per serving
Temperature: 350 and 400 degrees
Serving size:1/2 - 3/4 cup (depending on size of apples)
Prep time:15 minutes
Cook time:30-40minutes
Total time:50-60 minutes
Equipment:

Baking dish or pan, 8 x 8 inches

Cutting board

Measuring cups and spoons

Mixing bowl

Foil to cover pan in oven
Utensils:

Knife

Spoon
Serving Suggestion:

Delicious with a glass of fat-free milk

Tasty with Greek yogurt
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Ingredients

Cooking spray

4 apples, cored and thinly sliced

1 14 ounce can, whole berry cranberry sauce

2 tablespoons soft margarine or butter, melted

1 cup oatmeal, uncooked

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Before you begin wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and fruits.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Wash apples. Cut in quarters. Remove cores. Slice thinly, keeping peel on.
  4. In a bowl, combine the cranberry sauce and apples. Pour into an 8x8 inch pan.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes. Sauce should be bubbling and apples fork-tender.
  6. While apples are baking, combine melted margarine with oatmeal, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well blended. Set aside.
  7. Remove apple mixture from oven.
  8. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees.
  9. Sprinkle oat topping over apple/cranberry mixture. Return to oven and continue baking for an additional 5-7 minutes or until oat mixture is golden brown.
  10. Serve warm or cold.
  11. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Tips

  • Choose Granny Smith, Jonagold or Honey Crisp apples for best results.
  • For more fruit flavor, add 1/4 cup dried cranberries, raisins or other dried fruit to the apple/cranberry mix.
  • Try with other fruit in season: pears, peaches, apricots, or cherries.
Ingredients

What goes in Cran-Apple Crisp?

Apples
Apples
Oatmeal
Oatmeal

Nutritional Information
(Per Serving)

CALORIES
210
TOTAL FAT
3.5g
SODIUM
15mg
TOTAL CARBS
43g
PROTEIN
2g
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