apple crisp w/ cranberries, maple and caramel

Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

This is a variation of an old New England apple crisp recipe from an aunt who used to make this when she was a little girl. She got the recipe from her mom, so it's pretty old, lol. It evokes all the flavors and scents of Fall.

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For apple crisp w/ cranberries, maple and caramel

  • 1-1/2 c
    flour
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 3/4 c
    packed, light brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 2 stick
    cold butter
  • 3/4 c
    old fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 c
    chopped walnuts
  • 3/4 c
    dried cranberries
  • 3/4 c
    apple cider
  • 9
    granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced thin
  • 3/4 c
    pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1-1/2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1 sm
    jar, caramel sauce

How To Make apple crisp w/ cranberries, maple and caramel

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350. In medium bowl, mix 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, brown sugar and salt. Dice the butter and put in food processor, along w/ flour mix. Pulse until crumbly.
  • 2
    In small bowl, mix oats and walnuts. Add into processor and pulse a couple times. Place dried cranberries in a bowl. Pour apple cider over the cranberries and let soak until plump, about 5 mins. In large bowl, mix apples, cranberries, maple syrup, lemon juice, 2 tbsp flour and cinnamon.
  • 3
    Butter or spray a 9" x 13" baking dish. Spoon apple mix into baking dish. Spoon the flour/walnut mix over apples evenly. Bake 45 mins or until apples are tender and top is light brown. Warm the caramel sauce. Scoop some of the apple crisp into a bowl and drizzle w/ warmed caramel sauce.
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