Can I use dried cranberries?

You could but this recipe really shines with fresh or frozen cranberries. Fresh/frozen cranberries are nice and juicy, so they add a lot of flavour and gooeyness to the filling.

What kind of apples should I use?

You can use any variety of apples for apple crisp, but some types work better than others depending on your taste preferences. Here are some popular apple varieties for making apple crisp • Granny Smith: Tart and firm. Even though the cranberries are more tart than sweet, Granny Smith still works well with the sweet oat topping. • Honeycrisp : Honeycrisp apples are sweet and crisp, and they hold their shape well when baked. They provide a nice balance of sweetness and tartness. • Golden Delicious: These apples are sweet and have a mild flavor. They soften when baked, which can be nice if you prefer a softer apple filling. • Fuji: Fuji apples are sweet and crisp, making them a good choice for apple crisp. They hold their shape when baked and provide a pleasant sweetness. Jonagold: Sweet-tart flavor that works well in apple crisp recipes. They have a good balance of flavor and texture. Braeburn: Braeburn apples are slightly tart and hold their shape when baked. Cortland: Juicy with a slightly tart flavor. They work well in apple crisp recipes and hold their shape well. My favourites are Granny Smith apples, Honeycrisp and Fuji.

Can I make this in advance?

The crisp is really easy to make about an hour before serving but you do have a few options for preparing it ahead of time if needed. This can be helpful for busy holidays! If you are making it in advance, I would suggest baking the crisp the day before you need it, storing it covered at room temperature or in the fridge, then reheating it in the oven just before serving. Though, you can also mix the filling and crumble portions of the recipe and store them in containers overnight in the fridge or prepare the crisp in the baking dish, cover and refrigerate up to overnight before baking.

How do you reheat cranberry apple crisp?

If the crisp is frozen, thaw in the fridge or at room temperature overnight. Once thawed, reheat the crisp in the oven at 350 F for 20-25 minutes or until heated through, or reheat individual portions in the microwave until heated to your preference.

Easy Gluten-Free Apple Cranberry Crisp

Description

Enjoy the delicious combination of cranberries and apple in this holiday-inspired twist on classic apple crumble.

Ingredients

For the Filling

6–7 cups peeled and chopped apples (from 4 large apples, about 780 g)
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (112 g)
⅓ cup brown sugar (66 g)
2 tbsp oat flour (10 g)
1 tbsp lemon juice (15 mL)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon

For the Crisp

1 ½ cup rolled oats (150 g)
1 cup oat flour (90 g)
⅓ cup brown sugar (66 g)
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
½ cup melted vegan butter (112 g)

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Instructions

Prepare for Baking: Preheat the oven to 350˚F (177˚C) and spray an approximately 9×13-inch baking dish* with non-stick spray. Melt the vegan butter in the microwave or on the stove and set aside to cool.
Mix Cranberry-Apple Filling: Make the fruit filling by combining the apples, cranberries, ⅓ cup brown sugar, oat flour, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and 1 tsp cinnamon in a large bowl. Mix until the apples and cranberries are evenly coated. Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish.
Mix Dry Ingredients: Make the crisp topping by mixing the rolled oats, oat flour, ⅓ cup brown sugar, ½ tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined. Pour in the melted plant-based butter and mix until everything is evenly coated. Use a spoon to evenly distribute the mixture over the fruit in the baking dish.
Bake Crisp: Bake at 350˚F (177˚C) for 50-60 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the fruit mixture is bubbling. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Apples: Use firm baking apples such as Honey Crisp, Gala, Granny Smith, Fuji, Braeburn or Pink Lady. You can use kind or a variety for more depth of flavour.

Baking Dish: I used a 2-quart oval baking dish and that worked perfectly. You can use a 9×13-inch dish or even a deep 9×9-inch square pan.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/10th of recipe
Calories: 289
Sugar: 23 g
Sodium: 73 mg
Fat: 12 g
Carbohydrates: 43 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 4 g

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Gluten-Free Apple Cranberry Crisp Recipe