Easy Orange Cranberry Crisp Recipe: A Festive Holiday Dessert
Indulge in the warm flavors of winter with this delightful Orange Cranberry Crisp, a perfect family-friendly dessert that combines tart cranberries with the bright citrus notes of orange. Top it with a scoop of creamy vanilla bean ice cream for an unforgettable treat.
When it comes to holiday desserts, I’m a huge fan of crisps, cobblers, and crumbles. There’s something incredibly comforting about the combination of warm, juicy fruit and a sweet, crumbly topping. While I appreciate a good pie, crisps are often much quicker and easier to prepare. They offer all the deliciousness with significantly less fuss.
Traditional pies often involve intricate crusts with latticed designs, woven patterns, or decorative cookie cutter shapes. Crisps, on the other hand, are wonderfully simple. They require minimal prep time, making them an ideal choice for busy holiday schedules or spontaneous dessert cravings.
While summer fruits like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries shine in warmer months, this recipe brings the often-overlooked cranberry into the spotlight. These tart little berries get a flavor boost from a perfect partner: orange juice! The combination is both vibrant and delicious.
The cranberries are mixed with orange juice to create a warm, inviting flavor that’s perfect for the holiday season. This is a delicious winter dessert that your family and friends will love.
Baking the cranberries with orange juice infuses the entire crisp with a bright, citrusy flavor that complements the tartness of the cranberries beautifully. It’s like a taste of sunshine in every bite.
While it would be easy to add apples or pears to the fruit filling, I wanted the cranberries to take center stage. Mixed with orange juice and brown sugar, the combination creates a thick, syrupy fruit filling that is both sweet and citrusy.
Now, let’s talk about the topping. This isn’t your average crisp topping. Think oatmeal cookie deliciousness!
Forget the dry, bland oats of traditional crisp toppings. This recipe features a buttery, pecan-studded mixture that’s essentially an egg-less cookie dough. It’s the perfect complement to the tart and juicy cranberry filling.
As you reach for the ice cream scoop, be sure to check out these other delicious desserts: No-Bake Orange Cranberry Cheesecake Parfaits and Tropical Brioche Bread Pudding to complete your holiday dessert slam-dunk.
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Orange Cranberry Crisp
Kelly Senyei
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