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Spiced Cranberry Apple Crumble With Pecan Topping Recipe

Spiced Cranberry Apple Crumble With Pecan Topping Recipe
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This Spiced Cranberry Apple Crumble with Pecan Topping is a delightful autumn dessert featuring tart cranberries and sweet apples, warmly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and topped with a crunchy, buttery pecan crumble. Perfectly balanced in flavors and textures, it makes for a cozy treat during chilly evenings or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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Fruit Filling

  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 4 cups diced apples (mix of sweet and tart varieties)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Crumble Topping

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature by the time your crumble is ready to bake.
  2. Prepare Fruit Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine fresh cranberries, diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss well until all the fruit is evenly coated with the sugar and spices, which will enhance the flavor and release natural juices during baking.
  3. Transfer to Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish lightly with butter or nonstick spray. Pour the prepared fruit mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly to form the base layer.
  4. Make Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, salt, and softened butter. Add chopped pecans to the mixture for additional crunch and flavor. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to combine ingredients until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
  5. Assemble and Bake: Evenly spread the crumble topping over the fruit layer in the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and crisp, and the fruit filling is bubbling hot.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly for 10-15 minutes to allow the filling to thicken. Serve warm alone or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.

Notes

  • You can substitute the pecans for walnuts or almonds based on preference or allergy concerns.
  • For a healthier version, reduce the sugar by 1/4 cup or replace it with natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
  • This crumble is best served warm but can be refrigerated and reheated for up to 3 days.
  • To add extra flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a splash of orange juice to the fruit mixture.

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Keywords: cranberry apple crumble, spiced crumble, pecan crumble topping, autumn dessert, holiday dessert, baked fruit dessert

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