Question 1

What are the best apples to use?

Accepted Answer

In this recipe, sweet baking apples are the best choice to balance the cranberry tartness. Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, Cortland, and Macs are all great options.

Question 2

Can I use frozen cranberries?

Accepted Answer

Yes, frozen cranberries work just as well. You don’t need to thaw them, just add the frozen berries right to the apple mix and bake as directed.

Question 3

Is this crisp very tart with the cranberries?

Accepted Answer

With 3 cups of cranberries, this crisp has a nice tang, but it’s balanced by the apples and sweet oat topping. If you prefer a sweeter dessert, you can add a little more sugar or serve it with ice cream or whipped cream.

Question 4

Can I make this ahead of time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can assemble the filling and topping separately and store them in the fridge. Then just add the topping right before baking. Or, bake it and reheat it when ready to serve.

Question 5

Can I make it gluten free?

Accepted Answer

Yes! I make gluten-free crisps for my daughter all the time. Just use a gluten-free all-purpose flour in the topping and make sure to use certified gluten-free rolled oats.

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