Apple Cranberry Crisp

Apple Cranberry Crisp is so easy! Only a few minutes to put it together. It’s delicious and gluten, dairy free and vegan.

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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