Colorado Mel's Apple Cranberry Crisp

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with Colorado Mel's Apple Cranberry Crisp—a dessert that beautifully balances sweet and tart in every bite. This delightful recipe combines tender slices of Granny Smith apples with bursts of tangy fresh cranberries, all lightly sweetened with sugar and spiced with a hint of cinnamon. Topped with a buttery, golden-crisp layer of rolled oats, brown sugar, and crunchy pecans, this crisp is baked to perfection in just 40 minutes. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed on its own, this classic treat is the perfect addition to any holiday spread or cozy weeknight dessert. Easy to prepare in under an hour and packed with seasonal ingredients, it’s sure to become a cherished favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 medium, peeled, cored, and sliced Granny Smith apples
• 1.5 cups Fresh cranberries
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 cup Rolled oats
• 0.5 cup, packed Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup, cold and cubed Unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup Chopped pecans

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, fresh cranberries, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, and ground cinnamon. Toss until the fruit is well-coated.

Step 3

Pour the fruit mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.

Step 4

In another mixing bowl, prepare the crumble topping by combining rolled oats, brown sugar, 0.5 cup of flour, and cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the mixture until crumbly.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped pecans into the crumble topping, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

Step 6

Sprinkle the topping evenly over the fruit mixture in the baking dish.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit mixture is bubbling.

Step 8

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1857.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2751.3

Total Fat 77.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 124mg	0%
Sodium 48.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 527.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 51.7g	0%
Total Sugars 343.7g
Protein 29.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 261.7mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 2072.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.8%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 72.2%