Apple Cranberry Crisp with Lavender Honey Mascarpone

This jewel-toned apple cranberry crisp topped with a lavender honey mascarpone cream will wow guests at a fall-themed dinner party.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 465 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
• 2 cups fresh cranberries
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 2 large Braeburn apples, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons lavender honey

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine apples, cranberries, 1/4 cup flour, white sugar, lemon juice, and nutmeg in a large bowl; toss until apples are well coated. Spread over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 3

Combine remaining 1 cup flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in another bowl. Pour in melted butter; mix thoroughly. Spoon evenly over apple-cranberry mixture in the baking dish.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until apples are tender and top is browned, 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool slightly, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 5

Combine heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, and lavender honey in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Serve with warm crisp.