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Cranberry Crisp

Last Modified: Jun 14, 2024. Originally Published: Jul 31, 2023 by Janessa.

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Next time you're looking for a switch up from classic apple and pumpkin treats for the holiday season, this cranberry crisp with oatmeal topping is the perfect dessert for you! With a brown sugar cinnamon crumble that complements the tartness of the cranberries in the warm fruit base, this easy recipe is unreal topped with a scoop of ice cream.

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Bowl of cranberry crisp with full dish in the background.

While I love Homemade Cranberry Sauce, this delicious dessert might be my new favorite way to eat tart cranberries!

A maple and fruit mixture topped with warm spices in a buttery oat streusel- yes please!

Adapted from my favorite Apple Crisp recipe, this easy dessert takes almost no time to pull together.

You don't have to do any chopping, you only dirty one bowl and yet it looks and tastes like a special treat!

It is perfect for holidays and festive occasions, especially if you want an alternative to classics such as pumpkin pie. Or if you need a gluten free dessert since this is made entirely with oat flour (just like these Oat Flour Cookies).

But since it is so quick and easy (and delicious!), it is truly a great dessert for any time (or make Saskatoon Berry Crisp for a summertime treat).

The Ingredients

Ingredients for cranberry crisp measured out on the counter.
  • Cranberries- You need one 12 oz (340 g) bag of fresh cranberries which is about 6 cups. Frozen cranberries will also work.
  • Maple Syrup- Honey would work but I highly recommend maple syrup for best results as the maple flavor is great with the cranberries! For more alternatives, see this post on maple syrup substitutes.
  • Vanilla
  • Cinnamon
  • Butter- Either salted or unsalted butter will work. Or you can use coconut oil or walnut oil to make this dairy free.
  • Large Flake Rolled Oats- You can also use quick oats. The texture of the crumble topping will be slightly different but still delicious!
  • Oat Flour- If you need the recipe to be gluten free, use gluten free oats/oat flour. You can make your own oat flour by pulsing ¾ cup of rolled oats in a blender until they are the consistency of flour. For an alternative, this recipe also works with almond flour, whole wheat flour or all purpose flour.
  • Brown Sugar- For a less refined sugar, you can use coconut sugar instead.
  • Sea Salt

The Method

1. Mix together fruit filling. The best part is that this can be done right in the baking pan to save a dish! Add the cranberries, maple syrup, cinnamon and vanilla. Stir to combine and then spread into an even layer.

2. Combine ingredients for oatmeal crumble topping. Melt the butter in a medium bowl. Add the topping ingredients to the melted butter and mix until well combined. The mixture will be crumbly.

Crumble mixture combined in a bowl.

3. Assemble. Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the cranberry mixture.

Crumble topping spread on top of cranberry mixture.

4. Bake. This sweet crisp is done when the cranberries are soft and bubbling and the topping is lightly golden brown.

Top view of freshly baked cranberry crisp.

5. Cool for 5 minutes and serve! Cooling for 5 minutes allows the filling to thicken slightly before serving.

Pan of cranberry crisp with a serving spoon sitting in it.

Leftovers

Make Ahead: You can assemble this easy crisp in advance. Cover and refrigerate until the next day or freeze for up to 1 month. Allow to thaw in the refrigerator prior to baking.

To Store: Store leftovers of this cozy dessert in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

To Reheat: Eat cold, at room temperature or reheated. You can reheat it in the microwave or in the oven at 350 F for 10-15 minutes until warmed through.

For more information, check out this post on Apple (and other Fruit) Crisp Storage and this post about How to Reheat Apple (and other Fruit) Crisps.

Make it Your Own

  • Apple Cranberry Crisp- Replace 2 cups of the cranberries with 2 cups of chopped apples.
  • Cranberry Pear Crisp- Replace 2 cups of cranberries with 2 cups of chopped fresh pear.
  • Orange Cranberry Crisp- Add orange zest and juice from 1 orange to the filling.
  • Cranberry Nut Crisp- Add ¼ cup of roughly chopped, raw nuts to the topping mixture. Walnuts, almonds or pecans are all great options.
  • Vegan and Dairy Free- Use melted coconut oil in place of butter.

What to Serve with Cranberry Crumble

Try this oat flour cranberry crisp on its own or topped with:

  • A Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Heavy Cream or Whipped Cream
  • Chopped, toasted nuts such as Almonds, Pecans or Pistachios
Cranberry fruit crisp topped with ice cream.

Want to make a Small Batch Crisp or Feed a Crowd?

This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Or you can halve the recipe and bake it in a loaf pan.

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  • Apple Crisp
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Bowl of cranberry crisp with a baking dish in the background.

Cranberry Crisp

An easy and delicious dessert with maple cranberry filling that is topped with a buttery oats and brown sugar streusel. And since it is made entirely with oat flour, it is easily gluten free. Enjoy this cranberry crisp on its own or top it off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
5 from 19 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 344kcal

Ingredients

Filling

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • ⅔ cup maple syrup
  • 1 and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 and ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Crumble Topping

  • ⅓ cup butter
  • 1 cup large flake rolled oats certified GF, if needed
  • ½ cup oat flour certified GF, if needed
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F. In a 7x11 inch or similar size baking dish, combine all of the ingredients for the filling.
  • In a medium, microwave safe bowl, melt the butter for 30 seconds. Add remaining topping ingredients and mix until well combined.
  • Pour crumble topping evenly over filling and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Serve.

Notes

Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Eat cold, at room temperature or reheated. You can reheat it in the microwave or in the oven at 350 F for 10-15 minutes until warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 352IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg
Did you make this recipe?Let me know what you thought in the comments below!

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  1. Kayla DiMaggio says

    August 17, 2022 at 8:58 am

    5 stars
    This cranberry crisp was so delicious! I loved how easy it was! Perfect sweet treat!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      August 17, 2022 at 9:05 am

      I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Kayla!

      Reply
  2. Luke says

    August 17, 2022 at 9:51 am

    5 stars
    The winter dessert, this will be brilliant when I have leftover cranberries over the Christmas holidays 🙂

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      August 17, 2022 at 11:06 am

      Thank you for your kind review, Luke! I hope you enjoy this recipe.

      Reply
  3. Colleen says

    August 17, 2022 at 10:42 am

    5 stars
    I never thought to make a crisp with cranberries but it was delicious! I will be making it again for Thanksgiving.

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      August 17, 2022 at 11:07 am

      I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Colleen!

      Reply
  4. Giangi Townsend says

    August 17, 2022 at 11:06 am

    5 stars
    Delicious and so easy to prepare as well. The perfect balance of sweetness. On my list to make for the holidays.
    Thank you.

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    • Janessa says

      August 17, 2022 at 11:36 am

      Thank you for your kind review, Giangi!

      Reply
  5. Tammy says

    August 17, 2022 at 12:49 pm

    5 stars
    Love it made with maple syrup! The sweetness is perfect for toning down the bitter cranberries. Turned out perfect. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      August 17, 2022 at 2:36 pm

      I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Tammy!

      Reply
  6. Tyanne says

    January 15, 2025 at 9:30 pm

    5 stars
    I brought this for Christmas dinner and we absolutely loved this!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      January 15, 2025 at 11:47 pm

      I'm so glad you liked this recipe! Thank you for taking the time to leave this kind review, Tyanne!

      Reply
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