The perfect Autumn apple crisp

November 4, 12:34 PMMinneapolis Dessert Restaurants ExaminerKim Klietz

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Apple cranberry crisp

Photo by Kim Klietz

Fall is quickly coming to an end in Minnesota. Most of the leaves have fallen off the trees and the cool weather is foreshadowing the brisk winter months to come. I was able to squeeze in one last fall activity before the end of the season: my annual trip to Homestead Apple Orchard in Maple Plain, Minnesota. Fall just wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the apple orchard to pick my own apples off of the trees.

If you are looking for a great, family-run orchard that hasn’t been commercialized or over run with people, Homestead is just the place. On my recent trip to Homestead, I picked a full bag of apples to eat, and to turn into delicious desserts. The first recipe I tried was Apple Crisp, one of my all-time favorite desserts. I love the way the sweet yet tart apples are complemented by the crunchy cinnamon crisp on top. Topping it with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream is the perfect finishing touch.

Apple-Cranberry Crisp (recipe from Cooking Light)

3 cups cubed Granny Smith apple (about 1 pound)
2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup sugar
Cooking spray
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup regular oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup canola oil

Preheat oven to 350°.

Combine the first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl; spoon into an 8 x 8-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Lightly spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife. Combine flour, oats, sugar, and oil, stirring with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over the apple mixture. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until bubbly.