These Individual Cranberry Orange Crisps are the perfect holiday dessert: sweet and tangy with the perfect crunch from the oat crumble topping. The cranberries and orange zest make them perfect for the holiday season. The individual servings make them perfect for serving at your holiday party or gathering. Or just make them for yourself on a cold winter’s night and enjoy the warmth and coziness of the baked dessert.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect balance of sweet and tangy
- Easy recipe with simple ingredients
- Individual servings make them perfect for parties
- Warm and cozy and perfect for the holiday season
- Perfect with ice cream or whipped cream
Ingredients
For the Filling
| Ingredient | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh or frozen cranberries | 2 cups | |
| Orange zest | 1 tablespoon | Fresh |
| Orange juice | ÂĽ cup | |
| Sugar or maple syrup | â…“ cup | Adjust sweetness |
| Cornstarch | 1 tablespoon | Thickens filling |
| Vanilla extract | ½ teaspoon |
For the Crisp Topping
| Ingredient | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rolled oats | Âľ cup | |
| Flour | ½ cup | All-purpose |
| Brown sugar | â…“ cup | |
| Butter | ½ cup | Melted |
| Cinnamon | ½ teaspoon | |
| Salt | Pinch |
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Firstly, we need to preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). We also need to grease the ramekins or muffin tin.
2. Make the Filling
In the next step, we need to mix the cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, sugar (or maple syrup), cornstarch, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
3. Prepare the Topping
For the topping, we need to mix the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl. Then we need to stir in the butter.
4. Assemble
We need to divide the cranberry mixture evenly between the ramekins and then add the topping.
5. Bake
Finally, we need to bake the ramekins in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until the topping is golden brown.
6. Serve
Let cool slightly and serve warm.
Tips for the Best Crisps
- For the best flavor, be sure to use fresh orange zest.
- For extra crunch, be sure to include chopped nuts in your cranberry crisp (such as pecans or walnuts).
- If your cranberries are not sweet, you may want to increase sugar in the crisp.
- For the best texture and flavor, be sure to serve warm.
Serving Suggestions
- Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- For an extra-special treat, serve with a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Serve with hot tea or coffee.
- This dessert is perfect for your holiday dessert table.
Storage
- Refrigerator: Store up to 3 days.
- Reheat in oven or microwave.
- Best served warm.
