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Desserts, Real Food Recipes

Cranberry Apple Crisp

This is one of the easiest desserts to throw together in the history of desserts.

Well, ok, maybe not the easiest.

But it requires very little prep and tastes like you slaved over a hot stove for hours.

Cranberry Apple Crisp for Breakfast

I personally figure that any recipe with fruit can also be eaten for breakfast.

Right?

I won’t tell if you don’t…

Cranberry Apple Crisp

Cranberry Apple Crisp

2 c. sliced apples (or peaches, or a combination of both)
1/2 c. – 2/3 c. frozen cranberries (slightly thawed)
A couple glugs of maple syrup
sprinkle of cinnamon
1/4 tsp. stevia

Toss above ingredients together in a pie plate.

For the crisp:

1/2 c. – 2/3 c. gluten-free pancake mix
1/2 c. – 2/3 c. oats
1/2 c. maple syrup
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. stevia
dash of nutmeg

Combine above ingredients in a bowl and rub between your fingers to create a soft crumbly mixture.

Sprinkle the topping over the fruit in the pie plate.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until it’s bubbly and hot.

Cranberry Apple Crisp Ready to be Eaten

Then eat the whole crisp in one sitting by yourself share with all your dinner guests and enjoy!

This post is linked to Mouthwatering Monday, Sweet Tooth Friday, Sweets for a Saturday

  1. CeciliaMtz

    February 1, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    Lori, what kind of Stevia do you use? Are the measurements in your recipe ok for liquid Stevia?

    1. Lori Winter

      February 5, 2011 at 1:37 am

      Cecilia-I have been using NuNaturals stevia powder, but am looking for an even more pure/natural brand. The link Lauren gave is great!
      I’ve never used liquid stevia, but I believe the measurements should be very similar.

  2. Lauren

    February 1, 2011 at 3:49 pm

    This looks delicious. I extend the breakfast rule to include anything with eggs and/or cinnamon (custard, pumpkin pie filling). And *this* has fruit, cinnamon AND oats – slam dunk for breakfast. Totally justifiable.
    @Cecilia: http://nourishedkitchen.com/a-guide-to-natural-sweeteners-how-to-use-them/

    1. Lori Winter

      February 5, 2011 at 1:38 am

      Thanks for the link! Great information for sure.

      And thanks for the extra justification ;)

  3. ashley@quasichick

    February 1, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    This looks so easy and yummy..I love cranberries!

  4. Rachel

    February 10, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    YUM! that sounds delicious!
    I love the ‘glugs’ measurement — giggle ;-)

  5. Allison @ Alli 'n Son

    February 10, 2011 at 11:05 pm

    This looks delicious. I’m dreaming of Autumn and apple orchards now.

    I’m hosting a weekly link up called Sweet Tooth Friday. I’d love to have you share your recipe. http://alli-n-son.com/2011/02/10/spicy-chocolate-chip-cookies/

    1. Lori Winter

      February 11, 2011 at 2:37 pm

      Thanks Allison! I’m headed to your site to check it out! :)

  6. SnoWhite @ Finding Joy in My Kitchen

    February 12, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    This looks really great — the apple cranberry combo is sure tasty!

  7. Lisa @ Sweet as Sugar Cookies

    February 18, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    I love desserts that can be served warm. They make me feel all happy inside. Thanks for linking this up to Sweets for a Saturday.

  8. Mhonis

    June 12, 2012 at 6:32 am

    Def. Trying this. Love the sense of humor, but I may just eat it all and not share

    1. Lori Winter

      June 15, 2012 at 10:13 am

      I wouldn’t blame you if you did! ;)

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