Apple Cranberry Crisp

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Apple Cranberry Crisp has got to be one of the easiest desserts you can make! This Apple Cranberry Crisp is delicious and gluten and dairy free!

This Apple Cranberry Crisp is so convenient for all of those holiday parties! Who has time, at this time of year to make fancy desserts?

I know I don’t! There is shopping, wrapping, Christmas trees to pick out and decorate.

Let alone all of the cookies that my Mom and I make! That list is very long. Here are a few. Ischeler’s Tortellettes, a family favorite, Santa Claus cut out cookies, Hilda brotchen and Jam filled.

I love to make crisps for that reason, they are quick and easy, fresh and flavorful!

What could be more seasonal than apples? Oh, well, perhaps cranberries! Have you noticed that the only time of year that you can find cranberries is around Thanksgiving and Christmas?

It’s a pity really. Cranberries are so delicious! They are loaded with vitamin C. They are great for immune health and “gut” health, the latest talking point to improve our overall health. Here is a great article from Good and Well, that expands on the thought.

This Apple Cranberry Crisp is good for you, really. It also has lots of fiber from the oats and nuts and some good fat from the coconut oil! See? There you go, health food for dessert, lol!

How Do You Make this Gluten Free, DairyFfree and Vegan Apple Cranberry Crisp?

1. Wash and sort berries, discarding any that are soft or shriveled.
2. Place cranberries and apple pie filling in large bowl.
3. Juice 3 small limes,
4. add to cranberries and apples.
5. Mix oats and spices in separate bowl
6. Add coconut and almonds to oats.
7. Add 2 tablespoons coconut oil.
8. Combine until oats are evenly moist.
9. Press into bottom of 2 quart casserole.
10. Pour all of filling on top of oats. Use the remaining oat mixture for topping.

Did I mention that this particular Apple Cranberry Crisp is not only Gluten Free, bu also Dairy/ Lactose Free and Vegan? Well, it is! But you won’t even mind any of those, because it is so tasty!

How many Calories in Apple Cranberry Crisp?

This Apple Cranberry Crsip is not low calorie, by any means. The coconut oil adds quite a few calories, as does the pie filling. If you use fresh apples with a bit of cornstarch, sugar and some apple pie spices, it will contain less calories. It does, however, have about 1/3 less calories than traditional apple pie, and is sure a whole lot easier!

Here is a nice casserole to cook the crisp in, for serving to guests! It’s beautiful!

That’s how easy Apple Cranberry Crisp actually is! Why not make a big batch for your next party!

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Apple Cranberry Crisp

Apple Cranberry Crisp is an easy, delicious dessert for the holidays! Festive and gluten free, dairy free and vegan!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Servings: 10 servings

Calories: 314kcal

Author: Beth Neels

Cost: $6

Ingredients

For Filling

• 2 cans apple pie filling 21 oz.
• 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
• 2 tbsp lime juice

For crisp layer

• 2 cups gluten free oats
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 cup almonds, blanched, slivered
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch nutmeg

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Instructions

• Start oven to 350°F.
• Mix all ingredients for filling. If you like your fruit desserts very sweet, add about 1 tablespoon of sugar,

Crisp Layer

• Mix all ingredient in separate bowl so that all of the oats are moist.
• Press about 2/3 of the oat mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the casserole.
• Pour all of the filling onto the oat base. 
• Tops with remainder of oats.
• Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour, until golden brown and bubbly.

casserole, 4 qt

cutting board, bamboo

knife, chef's knife

mixing bowls

Video

Notes

Spray casserole dish with cooking spray for easy clean up.

General Baking Tips:

 

Always measure dry ingredients with a dry measuring cup. Measure with dry measuring cups or weigh dry ingredients.

 

Always measure liquid ingredients with liquid measuring cup

 

Never break eggs directly into recipe ingredients. Break eggs into a separate bowl, in case you get any shells, so that you can pull them out.

 

Make sure that you know what temperature your oven is set at. Buy an oven thermometer and check oven temperature regularly.

 

Always check baked goods, like cakes or quick breads with cake tester, placed in center. If the tester comes out clean, it’s done.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 5.6mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1.6mg

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