Best 12 Colorado Mels Apple Cranberry Crisp Recipes

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Calling all apple and cranberry enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a delectable journey as we explore the best recipe for "Colorado Mel's Apple Cranberry Crisp." This classic dessert combines the sweet flavors of apples and cranberries, topped with a crispy oat crumble. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a curious culinary explorer, this article will guide you through the process of creating this irresistible treat. Join us as we uncover the secrets behind the perfect balance of flavors and textures that make "Colorado Mel's Apple Cranberry Crisp" a true masterpiece.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

EMERIL'S APPLE AND CRANBERRY CRISP



Emeril's Apple and Cranberry Crisp image

This quick and easy crisp comes together in no time. A spoonful of whipped cream or ice cream on top wouldn't hurt.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Unsalted butter, for baking dish
2 1/2 - 3 pounds sweet, firm apples, such as Gala or Braeburn, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
12 ounces cranberries (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
Crisp Topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine apples, cranberries, sugar, flour, vanilla, and orange zest and juice. Transfer to baking dish and sprinkle with topping.
  • Bake until topping is browned and juices are thick and bubbling around edges, 55 to 60 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 3 g

CRANBERRY APPLE CRISP



Cranberry Apple Crisp image

Apple cranberry crisp is a wonderful dessert for fall, when both cranberries and apples are in season. The fruits are quite compatible in flavor and color, and they help make any table look festive and inviting. -Martha Sue Stroud, Clarksville, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups chopped peeled tart apples
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Combine apples, cranberries, sugar and flour. Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a bowl, mix topping ingredients until crumbly; sprinkle over apple mixture. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until fruit is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APPLE-CRANBERRY CRISP



Apple-Cranberry Crisp image

A wonderful combination of apples and fresh cranberries with a crisp, pecan topping.

Provided by PATTON0626

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
¾ cup cranberries
¼ cup white sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅓ cup quick-cooking oats
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup butter, cut into pieces
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.) Butter an 8 inch square baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix together apples, cranberries, white sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Place evenly into baking dish.
  • In the same bowl, combine oats, flour and brown sugar. With a fork, mix in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over apples.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until topping is golden brown, and apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 46.5 mg, Sugar 32.2 g

APPLE CRANBERRY CRISP



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A great combination of apples and cranberries with a crispy topping. A favorite at Thanksgiving instead of plain cranberries.

Provided by ANGIEH

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups quick cooking oats
½ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ cup butter flavored shortening, melted
1 tablespoon water
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
5 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Stir in the melted shortening and water to form a crumbly mixture.
  • In a large saucepan, mix together the cranberry sauce and cornstarch. Bring to a boil, and then remove from heat. Stir in the apples. Spread into an 8x8 inch glass baking dish. Crumble the oat mixture over the apples.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the apples are tender. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.5 calories, Carbohydrate 75.6 g, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 22.2 mg, Sugar 41.9 g

COLORADO MEL'S APPLE CRANBERRY CRISP



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This recipe is delicious. Our family really enjoys tart fruit desserts, so the recipe below reflects that. If you prefer yours a bit sweeter then you should use a sweeter apple or add another half cup sugar to the fruit. One thing I love about this recipe is how versatile it is! I'll switch out what fruit I'm using just based on what I have on hand. Yummm! This is also a healthier "Crisp" recipe than the average. There is more fruit and less crisp... I enjoy the taste of the ratio as well as the lower fat content of the ratio. ;) Try it- I bet you'll enjoy it!

Provided by Colorado Mel

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups granny smith apples (cut into slices and then 3/4-inch pieces)
2 cups fresh cranberries (I try to buy a bag that has smaller cranberries than average)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour
1 -2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup softened butter

Steps:

  • Combine fruit, sugar, flour, and cinnamon and put into 8" square glass baking dish.
  • Combine flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, and softened butter until crumbly.
  • Sprinkle over the fruit mixture in the pan.
  • Bake at 375 for approximately 35 minutes (or until crisp browns and apples are cooked through). Reduce heat to 350 if at high altitude.
  • Serve with cool whip or whipped cream or ice cream or -- :).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.1, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 47.8, Carbohydrate 47, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 33.3, Protein 1.9

CRAN-APPLE CRISP



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon salted butter, softened
One 14-ounce can whole-berry cranberry sauce
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) salted butter, melted
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • For the filling: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch pie dish with the softened butter. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cranberry sauce, granulated sugar and flour. Add the apples to the cranberry mixture, tossing to coat, and pour the mixture into the prepared pie dish.
  • For the crumb topping: In the same mixing bowl, stir together the oats, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, pecans and cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture over the apples in the dish.
  • Bake until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

PEAR, APPLE AND CRANBERRY CRISP



Pear, Apple and Cranberry Crisp image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds ripe Bosc pears (4 pears)
2 pounds firm Macoun apples (6 apples)
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
1/2 pound (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Peel and core the pears and apples and cut them into large chunks. Place the fruit in a large bowl and toss with the cranberries, zests, juices, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour into a 9 by 12 by 2-inch baking dish.
  • For the topping:
  • Combine the flour, sugars, salt, oatmeal, and cold butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix on low speed for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the mixture is in large crumbles. Sprinkle evenly over the fruit, covering the fruit completely.
  • Place the baking dish on a parchment-lined sheet pan and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until the top is brown and the fruit is bubbly. Serve warm.

CRAN-APPLE CRISP RECIPE BY TASTY



Cran-Apple Crisp Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: apples, lemon, cranberry, cornstarch, sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, rolled oats, brown sugar, flour, butter, salt, ice cream

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Snacks

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 apples, diced
½ lemon, juiced
1 ½ cups cranberry
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup rolled oats
⅓ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon salt
ice cream, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • In a large bowl, gently combine apples, lemon juice, cranberries, cornstarch, sugar, syrup, and cinnamon.
  • Pour into a 9x13-inch (23x33cm) baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.
  • In another bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, butter, and salt until well-incorporated.
  • Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the baked fruit and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
  • Serve with ice cream on top.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 31 grams

CRANBERRY-APPLE CRISP



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I like lots of topping so I doubled the topping ingredients for this recipe, but that is optional. Use only Granny Smith apples for this. Serve this warm topped with ice cream, it is so good!..................... To Chef#1440179 this recipe WILL fit into a 13 x 9-inch pan it has been made many times before posting!!!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup flour
1 cup old fashioned oats
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup cold butter
8 -9 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
1 1/4 cups sugar
7 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
7 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • For the topping: Mix the flour, oats and brown sugar together until well combined.
  • Add in the cold butter and mix with fingers until it resembles coarse meal; place in the refrigerator while preparing the fruit layer.
  • To make the fruit: mix apples, cranberries, sugar, flour and cinnamon in a large bowl.
  • Add in the 7 tablespoons cold butter pieces and toss to combine.
  • Transfer to prepared baking dish.
  • Crumble the topping over fruit.
  • Bake for about 1 hour, or until apples are desired tenderness.
  • Cool slightly and serve with ice cream.
  • **NOTE** if you find that the topping is over-browning, then cover with foil.

CLASSIC APPLE CRANBERRY CRISP



Classic Apple Cranberry Crisp image

For a little old-fashioned goodness, treat your clan to this divine dish that bakes up warm and bubbly. It's great on its own or served with a scoop of ice cream. -Billie Moss, Walnut Creek, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
3/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine apples, cranberries, 1/4 cup brown sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. In a small bowl, mix flour and remaining brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit., Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly. If desired, serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APPLE CRANBERRY CRISP



Apple Cranberry Crisp image

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
3/4 cup of leftover cranberry sauce or canned whole cranberry sauce
2 Tablespoons flour (if your cranberry sauce is runny)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup old fashioned roll oats
1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, melted (1 stick)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*F Combine apples and cranberry sauce. Mix well. If cranberry sauce is runny, add 2 Tablespoons Flour and mix well. Place sliced apples in a 8x8 casserole dish. In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup flour, oats, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add melted butter and mix well. Crumble oat mixture on top of apples. Bake for 35 - 40 minutes or until apples are cooked through and tender to a toothpick. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 - 10 minutes then serve.

APPLE-CRANBERRY CRISP



Apple-Cranberry Crisp image

Yield Makes 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
2/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
5 large Jonathan apples (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled, sliced
4 Granny Smith apples (about 2 pounds), peeled, sliced
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Mix first 3 ingredients in bowl. Add butter; rub with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Mix apples, cranberries, sugar, flour and cinnamon in large bowl. Add 6 tablespoons butter and toss. Transfer to dish.
  • Crumble topping over fruit. Bake until apples are tender, about 1 1/4 hours. Cool slightly. Serve with sauce.
  • Stir sugar and water in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat; boil without stirring until syrup turns deep amber, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with brush dipped into water and swirling pan. Remove from heat. Gradually add cream (mixture will bubble vigorously). Stir over low heat until caramel melts. Add butter and stir until melted. Let cool slightly. Serve Caramel Sauce warm.

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
  • Don't overcook the apples: You want them to be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Make sure the topping is crispy: The topping should be golden brown and have a nice crunch.
  • Serve warm: Apple cranberry crisp is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Apple cranberry crisp is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tangy flavor, it is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a simple but impressive dessert, give this recipe a try.

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