Description
Cranberry Orange Pecan Crisp is a deliciously tart and sweet dessert that combines fresh cranberries with bright orange zest and juice, topped with a crunchy pecan and brown sugar crumble. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights, this crisp offers a warm, comforting treat best served warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Fruit Mixture
- 2 (12 ounce) fresh cranberries
- Zest from 2 oranges
- Juice from one orange
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Crisp Topping
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks), cold and cut into pieces
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the crisp.
- Prepare Cranberry Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the fresh cranberries, granulated sugar, orange zest, and orange juice, stirring gently until all berries are evenly coated with the sugar and citrus mixture.
- Make Crisp Topping: In another large bowl, mix together the flour, light brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the butter pieces until the mixture becomes crumbly, then fold in the chopped pecans thoroughly.
- Assemble the Crisp: Spread the cranberry mixture evenly in a baking dish. Evenly distribute the crumbly topping mixture over the cranberries, covering them completely.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for the best tart flavor; frozen cranberries may be substituted, but adjust cooking time if needed.
- If you prefer a less sweet dessert, reduce the sugar slightly.
- Ensure the butter is cold when cutting into the flour mixture to achieve the best crumbly texture.
- This crisp can be prepared a few hours in advance and baked just before serving.
- Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
