Cran-Apple Crumble

Cran-apple crumble, because who doesn't love an apple crumble! And what better way to use up those apples that are starting to turn. I often buy apples in a 5lb bag, but sometimes they just don't get eaten up fast enough and I hate throwing produce in the garbage. So, I try to use it up in inventive ways!

Crumbles are one of the most delicious ways to use up that fruit that probably won't see it through the weekend. You can start with your basic apple crumble and add in just about any other fruit that you want to use up. I bought a couple of bags of fresh, almost a little too fresh, cranberries at discount after Christmas and threw them in the freezer to use later. This was the perfect opportunity to pull them out and use them up! If you have berries that are about to spoil in the fridge, wash em up and throw them in! Pears are great too!

I usually make a Bisquick version of apple crisp because it's so fast and easy. You can even bake it in the microwave in less than 10 mins! This weekend however, I was out of Bisquick mix, so I decided to try something new and found this recipe on allrecipes.com, which has become my new mecca of recipe websites! The cornflake topping seemed a bit bizzare to me, but it is actually delicious! Think your morning breakfast cereal and fruit, kicked up a notch! The only thing I would recommend is cutting the sugar by about half, especially if you plan on eating for breakfast or brunch, as it is super sweet!

You can pretty much eyeball this recipe and tailor it to your likings. Want more fruit, add more fruit! Heavy on the crumble, double the amount! It's pretty easy and a no fail!

Cran-Apple Crisp



Ingredients

• 3 cups chopped, peeled tart apple
• 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup crushed cornflakes
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, melted

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the apples, cranberries, sugar and flour; spoon into a 2-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Combine the cornflakes, pecans, brown sugar and butter; sprinkle over apple mixture. bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until top is golden brown and filling is bubbly.

Bisquick Microwave Apple Crisp: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/microwave-apple-crisp/ace23080-1e39-4a6d-85f3-6c798c43cf72