Low-Fat Apple-Cranberry Crumble

This Low-Fat Apple-Cranberry Crumble offers a lighter take on a classic comfort food. The filling features bright, tart cranberries paired with sweet McIntosh apples, creating a balanced flavor profile that is both refreshing and warm. A simple mixture of oats, flour, and pecans provides a satisfying crunch without the heaviness of traditional pastry. Perfect for a cozy autumn evening or a light dessert after a hearty meal, this dish brings home-style flavor to your table. It is easy to prepare with pantry staples and delivers a beautiful golden finish.

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling, Microwave

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 8

Calories: 446.3

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This Low-Fat Apple-Cranberry Crumble offers a lighter take on a classic comfort food. The filling features bright, tart cranberries paired with sweet McIntosh apples, creating a balanced flavor profile that is both refreshing and warm. A simple mixture of oats, flour, and pecans provides a satisfying crunch without the heaviness of traditional pastry. Perfect for a cozy autumn evening or a light dessert after a hearty meal, this dish brings home-style flavor to your table. It is easy to prepare with pantry staples and delivers a beautiful golden finish.

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
C. granulated sugar -- divided
Tbsps. cornstarch
Ozs. fresh or frozen cranberries
3 mclntosh Apples -- peeled, cored, cut
Into 1/2-inch chunks
1/2 c. apple juice
Teaspoon. vanilla extract
1/2 tsps. grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c. old-fashioned rolled oats
Tbsps. firmly packed light brown sugar
Tbsps. all-purpose flour
Tbsps. coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 tbsps. unsalted butter -- cut into pieces

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 375F (191C).
2
Spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.
3
In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar and the cornstarch; set aside.
4
In a medium saucepan, stir together the cranberries and the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
5
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, until the sugar dissolves and the berries begin to pop.
6
Stir in the cornstarch mixture.
7
Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute, until the mixture is slightly thickened.
8
Remove from heat and stir in the apples, apple juice, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and black pepper.
9
Spoon the apple mixture into the prepared pie plate.
10
In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, brown sugar, flour, and pecans.
11
Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the butter until coarse crumbs form.
12
Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apple mixture.
13
Place the pie plate on a baking sheet.
14
Bake for about 25 minutes, until the filling is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 446.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.6g4%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 100.8g34%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g30%
Sugars 70.7g
Protein 7.6g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Walnuts or hazelnuts may be substituted for the pecans.

This dessert may be easily prepared earlier in the day and refrigerated. To serve, simply bring to room temperature, or reheat at low temperature in a conventional oven or in the microwave at half power, rotating the dish occasionally.

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