CRAN-APPLE CRUMBLE

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A toasted almond streusel topping makes this fruity dessert extra delicious. It's wonderful for the holidays. —Billie Moss, Walnut Creek, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 cup orange juice
1 cup sugar, divided
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons honey
5 medium tart apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
3 tablespoons almond paste
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine orange juice, 3/4 cup sugar and orange zest; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cranberries; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until berries begin to pop. Remove from heat. Melt butter in a large saucepan. Stir in syrup, honey and remaining sugar. Add apples; cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cranberry mixture. Sprinkle with tapioca; mix gently. Let stand 15 minutes. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , For topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl; cut in butter and almond paste until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle crumb mixture and almonds over cranberry mixture (dish will be full). Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly around the edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.