Description
A delightful autumn dessert featuring sweet apples and tart cranberries, embodying warmth and comfort during the fall season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (chilled and cubed)
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
- 2 cups sliced apples (about 2–3 apples)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp cornstarch (optional)
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving)
- Powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Add the chilled, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough holds together. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine the sliced apples, cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a large bowl. If using cornstarch, sprinkle it in and gently toss to coat the fruit.
- Roll the chilled dough into a rough circle, about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer it to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spoon the apple and cranberry mixture into the center, leaving about 2 inches of dough around the edges. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling.
- Brush the crust with a little beaten egg or milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
Using fresh, high-quality ingredients enhances the flavor. Feel free to adjust sugar and spices to your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg