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A close-up of a bubbly fruit crumble, a perfect Thanksgiving dessert, with a golden oat topping and rich berry filling.

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This recipe offers a delicious fruit crumble with an oat topping, perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday gathering. It combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of apples, all topped with a crunchy, buttery crumble.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 441
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dish
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
For the Topping
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
  • 1⅓ cups light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ sticks unsalted butter, melted (12 tablespoons)
For the Fruit Filling
  • 8 large baking apples, peeled, cored and sliced ¼-inch (6-mm) thick
  • 2 cups cranberries fresh or frozen (8 oz)
  • 1⅓ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • 3-quart baking dish
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Butter a 3-quart, or 9 x 13-inch (22x33-cm), baking dish.
  2. To make the topping, mix the oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt together in a bowl. Stir in the melted butter, then press the topping together with your hands to form small clumps. Place the topping in the freezer while you assemble the filling.
  3. To make the fruit filling, toss the apples, cranberries, sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon together in a large bowl. Transfer the filling to the prepared pan and spread it out, pressing the fruit down into the corners.
  4. Press the oat crumble evenly over the fruit. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until the crumble is lightly golden and the filling is bubbling up in the corners. Cool for about 20 minutes to temper the heat before serving. Top with vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 441kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 106mgFiber: 6gSugar: 51g

Notes

Storage: This crumble is best served the day it is made. Leftovers can be wrapped in plastic wrap and kept at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. Reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until warm.
Freezer-Friendly Instructions: After baking, the crumble can be frozen tightly covered for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, defrost it in the refrigerator for 24 hours then reheat it, uncovered, in a 300°F (150°C) oven until heated through and crisp on top.

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