I think it's obvious that I have no self control when it comes to crumbs and dug into this immediately. The apple cranberry crisp was the perfect version of a pie for the non crust lover in me. I absolutely loved the addition of ginger, which I think made this crisp extra special. The spicy ginger, sweet apples and tart cranberries complemented each other really well. Before baking, I cooked the cranberries and apples with the sugar until they released their juices so I wouldn't end up with soup because who likes soggy crumbs?! It also helps to cut down on baking time, which is a plus considering I used the toaster oven and the ramekin is so close to the coil. So far, there haven't been any explosions... I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Thanks to Em of The Repressed Pastry Chef for choosing this week's recipe
10 more days til New Moon comes out!! Is anyone else excited?!?!
I could eat crisps every day. I love them especially with apples. Looks really good.
ReplyDeleteThis dessert loooks incredible. Ill have mine topped with vanilla ice cream please. Love the color of the fruit, so festive.
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous! I made the cookies this week and they were a huge hit, making the crisp next week :)
ReplyDeleteResist the self-control and ALWAYS dig in, I say!! Looks fabulous :)
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, let's hope that no explosions EVER occur, haha.
Your crisp looks yummy! I really think the ginger was great in these too. Good job!
ReplyDeletelots of crumbs is a good thing!!!! yes
ReplyDeleteI have been known to double and even triple the crumb topping and half the fruit.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great.
Apples and crumbly carb goodness? Yes please!
ReplyDeleteOoh it is currently cold, dark and rainy here and this wonderful crisp looks JUST the thing to warm and cheer me up! Love the festive-feeling of it too :)
ReplyDeleteI chuckled when you said the phrase about crumbs and digging in! This is a great topping for so many desserts!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea cooking down the apples! I'll have to try that next time, just for a change. It looks fabulous - perfect for this time of year, don't you agree! It's definitely on my list of "make again" - and I'll even try my toaster oven too! :)
ReplyDeleteYou used your toaster oven? wow! It looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip about cooking the apples and cranberries before hand. Yours looks great!
ReplyDeleteThat looks so-so good. I want to be a spoon!
ReplyDeleteYum it look so good! Im sure it tasted wonderful!
ReplyDelete*raises hand* i am pre-ordering my ticket as we SPEAK!! does that make me a dork?
ReplyDeleteyour crisp looks great!!
mmmmm....mmmmm.....perhaps the love and i will make something like that this weekend.
ReplyDeleteHow great to know that these can be made in a toaster oven! That's a super fast route to dessert -- I love it. They look really tasty.
ReplyDeleteOh My Goodness I think I could eat this for breakfast. Its delicious! I don't have a toaster oven but that is an awesome idea!
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We really enjoyed these, too. Especially the sweet/tart combo of the apples and cranberries. Did anyone burn their tongue on these at my house? Maybe.
ReplyDeletemini personal sized crisps are the best idea ever :)
ReplyDeleteWhat beatiful colors! ...and for I know also: what beatiful flavors! Well done, Steph!
ReplyDeleteThis looks fantastic! I like your idea of precooking the fruit to cut down on the juice.
ReplyDeleteI love my toaster oven. I do a lot with mine but not much baking to be honest. Not more than biscuits anyway. That's cool that you baked your crisp in it. Looks perfect!
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I saw this on another TWD blog yesterday. It looked scrumptious yesterday on that blog, and looks equally as scrumptious today on yours!
ReplyDeleteHave you always had those photos on the right hand side of the page? They were a major distraction for me this morning. They all look sooooo good!!!!!
...times like these make me reaalllyy wish I had time to do TWD!!!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for new moon! And these crisps- your topping looks perfect, how could you not take a bite right away?
ReplyDeleteI would have dug in as well, looks famously beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSteph,
ReplyDeleteI really like the idea of ginger in here. I think I even have cranberries. I want to try this too. Thanks.
Laura
Yum, all of those crumbs have my mouth watering. That is the best part, in my opinion!
ReplyDeleteI love crumbs and recently a fan of the apple/cranberry combo. Looks great!!
ReplyDeleteWell who can blame you for buttery crumb goodness? They probably bribe people with sweets like this... I mean I'd give in any day :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome that it's cranberry season isn't it?!
I agree - soggy crumbs are no good. Though I'd prefer this to be like 70% crumb and 30% fruit! ;) I love the Twilight books but am not super excited about the new movie because I didn't think the first one was that great.
ReplyDeleteI'm a crumb girl too!! That's the best part of crisp...or apple crumb pie...or muffins! This looks fantastic crumb and all!!
ReplyDeleteIt's been a long time since I've made any sort of apple crisp... Thanks for the reminder! This one sure looks like delicious inspiration. :)
ReplyDeleteThat picture looks so good! Very nice.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to cook the fruit before hand. I'm going to try it that way. And isn't the fruit just a delivery medium for the crunchy topping? ::g::
ReplyDeleteYour crisp looks lovely!
Great looking crisp.
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious! I've been slacking on TwD so much lately. If I buy cranberries, I'll have to make this.
ReplyDeleteBeen hearing only good things about these crisps! They look soo good!
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