Can I use frozen cranberries in Spiced Cranberry Apple Cottage Cheese Bake?

Yes, frozen cranberries are a great alternative to fresh ones. There's no need to thaw them before using—just mix them directly into your fruit filling.

What kind of apples work best in this bake?

A mix of sweet and tart apples gives the best flavor. Try using Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Gala, or Fuji. The contrast makes the dish more dynamic and balanced.

How should I store leftovers?

Keep any remaining spiced cranberry apple cottage cheese bake covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warm for the best texture.

Can I make this gluten-free?

Absolutely. Simply replace the all-purpose flour in both the fruit and crumble topping with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. The results are just as satisfying.

Spiced Cranberry Apple Cottage Cheese Bake: Cozy Fall Favorite

Name: Spiced Cranberry Apple Cottage Cheese Bake (Cozy & Simple Fall Dessert)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 apples, peeled and thinly sliced; 7 ounces fresh cranberries; 2/3 cup brown sugar; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 1/8 tsp cloves; Zest of 1 orange; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) cold unsalted butter; 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 tsp salt

Ingredients

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8 apples, peeled and thinly sliced

7 ounces fresh cranberries

2/3 cup brown sugar

3 tablespoons flour

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/8 tsp cloves

Zest of 1 orange

2 tablespoons orange juice

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) cold unsalted butter

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.

2. Peel and slice apples thinly.

3. In a large bowl, mix apples, cranberries, sugar, flour, spices, zest, juice, and vanilla.

4. Pour into prepared baking dish.

5. In same bowl, mix oats, flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.

6. Sprinkle topping over fruit mixture.

7. Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.

8. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Use frozen cranberries if fresh are unavailable.

To make gluten-free, use a 1:1 GF flour blend.

Store in fridge for up to 4 days.

Author: Emily Frost
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square
Calories: 295
Sugar: 19g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 30mg