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Apple-Cranberry Crisp

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 1, 2011
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A warm and homey dessert ready in under an hour, this fruit crisp has a crunchy topping of Rice Chex® and almonds. Plus, it's gluten free!

Apple-Cranberry Crisp

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 55 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 17
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Ingredients

Filling

  • 5 cups chopped peeled apples (5 medium)
  • 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel or 1/2 teaspoon dried lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Topping

  • 1 cup gluten free oats
  • 1 cup Rice Chex™ cereal, crushed
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup ghee (measured melted)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray (without flour).
  • Step 
    2
    In large microwavable bowl, microwave apples uncovered on High 5 minutes. Stir in dried cranberries, 1/4 cup brown sugar, the cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon peel and vanilla.
  • Step 
    3
    In small bowl, stir water, cornstarch and 1/4 teaspoon salt until dissolved. Stir into apple mixture. Spoon mixture into baking dish.
  • Step 
    4
    In medium bowl, mix topping ingredients. Spread evenly over apple mixture.
  • Step 
    5
    Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Cool 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition

580 Calories
30g Total Fat
6g Protein
70g Total Carbohydrate
46g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
580
Calories from Fat
270
Total Fat
30g
46%
Saturated Fat
13g
65%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
30mg
11%
Sodium
350mg
14%
Potassium
310mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
70g
23%
Dietary Fiber
6g
23%
Sugars
46g
Protein
6g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 3 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 6 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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