Mama’s Cranberry Crisp

Mama's Cranberry Crisp

Mama’s Cranberry Crisp 

We all have Thanksgiving traditions. My tradition revolves around 3 recipes. I have one ‘sweet’ dish from each of my Grandmothers and a turkey recipe from a good friend that never fails. I have very fond memories of being at each of my grandmother’s houses while growing up at Thanksgiving time. For many years now, I have made these dishes as a way to celebrate and remember both of my dear grandmothers. Today, I’d like to share a ‘secret’ family recipe with you. I hope you’ll try it this season. Your guests will be thankful. And mention my grandmother’s memory when you do.

It’s more art than science, as cooking should be in my opinion.

Mama’s Cranberry Crisp Recipe
3 cups chopped GS apples (don’t peel)
2 cups cranberries (whole, raw)
1 tsp lemon juice
1 ½ cups sugar (white)
1 ⅓ cups uncooked quick cooking oats
1 cup chopped walnuts
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup melted butter

Put apples and cranberries into a 2 quart greased baking dish
Sprinkle lemon juice
Cover with sugar, set aside
Combine oats, walnuts, brown sugar, and butter in a small bowl to moisten
Add to fruit
Bake uncovered at 375 for 1 hour and 15 minutes
Makes 8-10 servings

Mama's Cranberry Crisp
My Grandmother (Mama) and me, sometime between 1976-1977 in Atlanta, GA. I didn’t actually eat the cranberry crips until much later. 🙂

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