Cranberry Orange Pecan Crisp Recipe
This Cranberry Orange Pecan Crisp is a delightful fall dessert featuring a tangy cranberry and orange filling topped with a buttery pecan crumb topping. Perfectly balanced with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this crisp bakes to a golden brown and is ideal for cozy gatherings or holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crisp Topping
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar, (lightly packed)
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
Cranberry Filling
- 2 (12 ounce) fresh cranberries
- 1 cup pecans, (chopped)
- Zest from 2 oranges
- Juice from 1 orange
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for baking the crisp.
- Make Crisp Topping: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and light brown sugar. Add 1 cup (2 sticks) of butter and mix on low speed until the mixture becomes crumbly and well blended.
- Prepare Cranberry Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, salt, nutmeg, and ground cinnamon. Rinse the fresh cranberries and place them in a large bowl. Add the chopped pecans, orange zest, and orange juice to the cranberries.
- Combine Filling Ingredients: Stir the sugar and spice mixture into the cranberry mixture gently until the cranberries and pecans are evenly coated without breaking the cranberries.
- Assemble the Crisp: Pour the cranberry and pecan fruit mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Dot the filling with the remaining ¼ cup butter by slicing it and placing the pieces randomly over the top of the fruit mixture.
- Add Topping and Bake: Evenly spread the crumbly flour and sugar mixture over the fruit and butter layer. Place the baking dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake at 400°F for 45-55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for best flavor and texture; frozen can be used but may release more liquid.
- Let the crisp cool for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delicious treat.
- The orange zest and juice provide a lovely citrus brightness that complements the tart cranberries perfectly.
- To toast pecans for enhanced flavor, briefly toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat before mixing.
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