Spiced Apple Cranberry Crumble

Serves 6
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Always a comforting dessert, fruit crumble is enhanced with fresh cranberries and mulled cider, providing just the right balance to bring out the best apple flavor.

Ingredients

Apple Cranberry Filling:

• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 3 tablespoons India Tree Mulling Spices
• 1 whole India Tree 6-Inch Cinnamon Quill
• 8 apples peeled and sliced
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
• 3 tablespoons flour

Crumble Topping:

1 cup large flake oats
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup IndiaTree Light Muscovado Sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground India Tree 6-Inch Cinnamon Quill
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/3 cup butter

Equipment

• Small saucepan
• Measuring cups – dry
• Measuring cups – liquid
• Measuring spoons
• Strainer
• Large bowl
• Medium bowl
• 8-inch square baking dish
• Basting brush

Instructions

Apple Cranberry Filling:

1. In a saucepan set over medium heat, bring cider, mulling spices, and cinnamon stick to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 1/4 cup. Strain, reserve liquid and set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
3. In a large bowl, toss apples with cranberries, sugar, and flour. Stir in cider mixture. Transfer to prepared pan.

Crumble Topping:

1. In a separate bowl, toss oats with flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Top evenly over apple-cranberry mixture.
2. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until apples are tender, the mixture is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.