Apple and Cranberry Crumble

 Apple and Cranberry Crumble

This screams fall!  Love this, love the crumble.  It is a wonderful end to a meal or a perfect snack. If you are not a cranberry fan, sub in another fruit like cherries.  Strawberries or other soft fruits may get too mushy.  Serve warm with whipped cream and vanilla ice cream. Oh my! Enjoy!

 

 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces
• 6 cups peeled and sliced (about 1/2 inch thick) apples
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 375°. Combine the flour, 1/4 cup of the sugar, the brown sugar, and the butter in a bowl. Mix the ingredients with your fingertips to create pea-size crumbs. (Alternatively, pulse the mixture in a food processor 10 times or so.)
2. Combine the apple slices and cranberries in a large bowl. Mix the juice, remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Pour the mixture over the fruit and toss well.
3. Spoon the fruit into a 2-quart baking dish and sprinkle on the flour mixture. Bake the crumble until bubbly and golden brown, about 40 minutes.

Delicious, Gooey Apple Crisp

It is that time of year again! Apples, Apples, Apples.  This is a dessert I like to make for the family.  Everyone gobbles it down every time I make it! It is quick and easy and satisfies the Autumn Sweet Tooth. Serve with french vanilla ice cream for an added treat! Enjoy.

 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 1/2 pounds medium Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples (about 5 or 6), peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 2 to 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup uncooked rolled oats
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (1/2 stick), cut into small pieces, plus more for coating the dish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Lightly coat an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with butter.
2. Combine the apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon of the salt in a large bowl and toss to coat. Place the apple mixture in the prepared baking dish and set aside.
3. Using the same bowl as for mixing the apples, mix together the brown sugar, oats, flour, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt until evenly combined. With your fingertips, blend in the butter pieces until small clumps form and the butter is well incorporated, about 2 minutes.
4. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples and bake until the streusel is crispy and the apples are tender, about 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool on a rack at least 30 minutes before serving.