Description
This Apple Cranberry Pecan Crumble is the perfect holiday dessert. With tart cranberries, sweet apples, and a buttery pecan oat topping, it’s cozy, festive, and easier than pie. A rustic fruit crisp that’s ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any winter gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Filling
- 4 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp orange juice (optional)
Pecan Crumble Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare fruit base: Toss apples, cranberries, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange juice in a bowl. Transfer to dish.
- Mix crumble topping: Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans.
- Assemble: Spread topping evenly over fruit filling.
- Bake: Bake 40–45 minutes until topping is golden and fruit is bubbling.
- Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes before serving with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor.
- Don’t thaw frozen cranberries—add directly to filling.
- Cold butter is essential for a crumbly topping.
- Add orange zest for a festive holiday twist.
- For extra crunch, scatter whole pecans on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
Keywords: Apple Cranberry Pecan Crumble, apple cranberry crumble dessert, holiday crisp recipe, pecan crumble topping, Christmas baking, Thanksgiving dessert