Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Cran-Apple Crisps (TWD)


For the month of November, we're switching things up and the recipes can be posted in any order, not just one particular week. So for this week's Tuesdays with Dorie (TWD) installment, I made the recipe chosen by Em of The Repressed Pastry Chef: Cran-Apple Crisps.


I love baked fruit, and crisps are among my favorite desserts. They take very little time but they're so delicious. This recipe is pretty much your basic apple crisp, with the addition of both fresh and dried cranberries. I have to say that I absolutely loved the cranberries! They were slightly sweet but also tart enough to add a little contrast to the sweet apples. A few bakers thought the filling was too sweet, but I didn't find that to be the case, especially if you serve the crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream :)

I made one large crisp in a 1.5 quart casserole dish and then one mini crisp in a creme brulee dish. The mini crisp was done in 45 minutes but the large crisp was done around 50-55 minutes. My only complaint was that the filling was a little runny in the large one, so I would recommend adding more flour to your filling if you are going to make one large crisp instead of individual servings.


Thanks Em, for picking this recipe, I would definitely make it again. If you're looking for a quick and easy dessert for Thanksgiving that will surely be a crowd pleaser, then I would recommend this one. It would be a nice change from all the pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and sweet potato pies that are typically served! If you would like the recipe, you can find it here. Make sure you check out the TWD Blogroll, to see what everyone else baked up this week.

And with eight days left until my due date, I'm not sure when I will be posting another recipe, but stay tuned for an update! :)


* Recipes notes:
- Baking time was increased by about 5-10 minutes for one large crisp as opposed to 8 individual servings.
- Add some extra flour to the filling if you're making one large crisp.
- You can easily make the topping without the use of a food processor by simply cutting the butter in with a pastry blender.
- Omit the sugar from the filling if you prefer something less sweet but keep in mind that the cranberries may seem more tart if you do that.
- For more tips, click here.

22 comments:

  1. Yummy! Your pictures are gorgeous!!! Great job!

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  2. That is a beautiful crumble and I so want to eat it right now, even though it is very hot here today!!!

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  3. Yummy crisp. I'm going to make this next week. (I made the delicious bundt).
    I forgot that you're pregnant! Come baby, come! Hope all going well! Take 'er easy.

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  4. for some reason, your photos are striking me as particularly elegant and attractive today. this is an awesome dessert, that much is obvious, but your depictions and descriptions seem to be taking it even higher. bravo!

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  5. I;m really liking this batch of photos! Totally does the crisp justice.

    Hey, keep us posted on how you and baby are doing! Wishing you a quick and easy delivery! :)
    ~ingrid

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  6. Love the fabric and picture!! This looks so yummy!

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  7. Good use of cranberry, love the crumb topping.

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  8. eight days-- oh my gosh!! great looking crisp...the juices from the cranberries give a gorgeous color.

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  9. What a gorgeous color and photo. I just want to pick up that spoon and have a bite! Good luck! I'll look forward to baby post!

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  10. Your crisp looks *so* delicious! Beautiful job. Congrats on the 8 days and counting! :)

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  11. Thanks for the tip about more flour. I am planning on making this for Thanksgiving dinner/dessert. Hope the next 8 days go by quick for you.

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  12. This looks amazing. It's been awhile since I've made a crisp/crumble and it is definitely tempting.

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  13. Oh wow, 8 days? So exciting!!

    Great job on the crisp - it looks marvelous. I am really looking forward to making that recipe this month!

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  14. Your crisp looks wonderful! I loved the cranberries in this too, so yummy. Wow, exciting news; good luck with your final days of pregnancy.

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  15. STUNNING photos...as usual! I just ate a left over crisp and ugh! It was SO GOOD!

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  16. Your crisp looks too good! I hope you have an easy delivery and can't wait to see pictures!

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  17. This looks so delicious. Great pictures.
    Mimi

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  18. I can't wait to make this. It looks so good and easy.

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  19. Just tried to comment, but bumped everything before I could tell if it went through or not - if it did, sorry for the repeat! Just wanted to say good luck as your due date rolls around!

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