Apple Cranberry Crumble Squares
Apple Cranberry Crumble Squares are the perfect autumn dessert, combining sweet apples and tart cranberries beneath a buttery crumble topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups fresh tart apples, peeled and sliced (e.g., Granny Smith)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix sliced apples with cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a dash of lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine flour, oats, chopped nuts (if using), brown sugar, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Layer half of the crumble mixture in the baking dish, add the apple-cranberry filling, and top with remaining crumble mixture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (125g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, substitute cranberries with blueberries or add extra spices like nutmeg. These squares can be prepared ahead of time; just bake them fresh before serving.