Nothing finishes off a cool autumn night quite like toasty apple crumble served with vanilla ice cream. The combination of warm, soft apples, crunchy, buttery crumbles, and sweet, cold vanilla ice cream is divine. The dish is a classic and, along with similar dishes like apple crisp, is a seasonal favorite enjoyed all autumn long.
But do you know what is even better than a classic apple crumble? Cranberry Apple Crumble! Festive, tart red cranberries are a perfect addition to apple crumble. They uniquely complement the other sweet and buttery flavors like only cranberries can. But cranberries are not only delicious, they are nutritious—loaded with vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants.
Cranberry apple crumble tastes amazing. But what I love just as much as its taste is the process of making it and the anticipation of a sweet treat while it is baking in the oven. It’s a perfect holiday dessert that family and friends can enjoy baking and devouring together! Scroll down to see how you can make this delightful treat for yourself!
Ingredients
- 6 Apples, Gala or Fuji
- 2 cups Cranberries
- 1 Tbsp Cinnamon powder
- 2 Tbsp Lemon juice
- 12 Tbsp Butter
- 1 1/2 cups Flour
- 1 cup Oats
- 1 1/2 cups Sugar, Turbinado or brown
- 1 cup Almond slices
Instructions
Let’s begin the Cranberry Apple Crumble by preparing the apples. This dessert has plenty of tartness from cranberries, so it is best to use sweeter apples, such as Gala or Fuji. Peel and core the apples and dice them into one-inch cubes.
To a large bowl, add the apple cubes, cranberries, 1/2 cup of sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon powder. You can use Turbinado sugar or brown sugar. Gently toss to combine.
Pour the cranberry-apple mixture into a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish.
Next, prepare the crumble topping. Cut cold butter into half-inch cubes and add to a mixing bowl with flour, oats, 1 cup sugar, and almond slices. Then, use a pastry cutter, forks, or your hand to combine all the ingredients until crumbles have formed.
Sprinkle the crumbles on the cranberry apple mixture and place the whole thing into a 350 ºF oven. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until the crumble toppings are golden brown and juices are bubbling.
Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert. If you want to make it extra special, consider drizzling caramel! Or serve it cold with a side of greek yogurt for breakfast.
If you like the combination of cranberries and apples in this cranberry apple crumble recipe, you might also like Sweet Cranberry Apple Coleslaw. Subscribe via email or follow on Instagram to receive the latest recipes from Sprinkle of Sesame!
Cranberry Apple Crumble
Ingredients
- 6 Apples Gala or Fuji
- 2 cups Cranberries
- 1 Tbsp Cinnamon powder
- 2 Tbsp Lemon juice
- 12 Tbsp Butter
- 1½ cups Flour
- 1 cup Oats
- 1½ cups Sugar Turbinado or brown
- 1 cup Almonds Sliced
Instructions
- Peel and core the apples. Cut into 1-inch cubes. Toss cubed apples, cranberries, cinnamon powder, ½ cup sugar, and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl. Pour into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cut cold butter into ½ inch cubes. In another mixing bowl, add cubed butter, flour, oats, 1 cup sugar, and almonds. Combine using a pastry cutter, forks, or your hand until crumbles have formed. Sprinkle the crumbles over the cranberry-apple mixture.
- Put the cranberry apple crumble into a 350 ºF oven and bake for 50–60 minutes until the crumbles are golden brown and the juice is bubbly. Serve with vanilla ice cream. Drizzle with caramel for extra sweetness.
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Thanks for delicious dessert recipe. Apple, cranberry and cinnamon powder are fantastic combinations.
Yes, I am glad you think so too!