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Round dish with Vegan Apple Cranberry Crisp and whip cream and sprig of mint garnish

Vegan Apple Cranberry Crisp

Warm up with this vegan apple cranberry crisp! A cozy fall dessert with tart cranberries, sweet apples, and a golden oat topping. It's a deliciously cozy dessert and perfect for Thanksgiving or holidays.
Servings 6
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the filling:

  • 5 apples, peeled and sliced or chopped
  • 3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (use 1 cup if like more tart)
  • 1/2 cup sugar (or maple syrup or, agave)
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot
  • 1/4 cup water (or enough to make the cornstarch blend well)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • pinch of salt (optional)

For the topping:

  • 1 1/2 cups oats
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or use a gluten free alternative)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegan butter or coconut oil (melted)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch of salt (1/8 teaspoon or less)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking dish.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples and cranberries.
  • In a separate small bowl, mix together the maple syrup, cornstarch, cinnamon, lemon juice, water, and salt. Pour this mixture over the apples and cranberries and toss until the fruit is evenly coated.
  • Transfer the fruit mixture to the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  • In another mixing bowl, prepare the oat topping. Combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar (or coconut sugar), melted vegan butter (or coconut oil), cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the ingredients are well combined.
  • In another mixing bowl, prepare the oat topping. Combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar (or coconut sugar), melted vegan butter (or coconut oil), cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until the fruit is bubbling, and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
  • Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.