Upside-Down Cranberry Crunch Recipe
Description:
Indulge in the delightful Upside-Down Cranberry Crunch, a tantalizing dessert that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious, perfect for any holiday occasion! Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, this dessert is a breeze to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. You can even customize it with your favorite berries like raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries, ensuring each bite is a burst of fruity goodness. This recipe yields a generous portion, making it suitable for larger gatherings, and its irresistible taste will have your guests coming back for seconds!
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Fruit, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 819.5
- Fat Content: 35.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 16.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 166.8mg
- Sodium Content: 200.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 122.1g
- Fiber Content: 5.4g
- Sugar Content: 91.1g
- Protein Content: 8.1g
Ingredients:
- 3 cups cranberries
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (165°C) to ensure it’s adequately heated for baking.
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Prepare Baking Pan: Grease an 8-inch square baking pan thoroughly, ensuring the cranberry crunch doesn’t stick to the pan during baking.
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Layer Cranberries: Spread the cranberries evenly in the prepared baking pan, creating a colorful base for your upside-down dessert.
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Add Sugar and Pecans: Sprinkle 3/4 cup of sugar over the cranberries, ensuring they’re evenly coated for a perfect balance of sweetness. Then, scatter the pecans on top, adding a delightful crunch to every bite.
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Prepare Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, remaining sugar, melted butter, flour, and vanilla extract. Beat the ingredients together until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency, ensuring there are no lumps.
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Spread Batter: Carefully spread the prepared batter over the cranberry and pecan layer in the baking pan, ensuring it covers the entire surface evenly.
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Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until the top of the cranberry crunch is golden brown and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Invert and Serve: Once baked, remove the cranberry crunch from the oven and run a knife around the edges of the dish to loosen it. Immediately invert the baking pan onto a serving plate, allowing the vibrant cranberry layer to become the top of your dessert.
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Slice and Serve: Using a sharp knife, cut the Upside-Down Cranberry Crunch into generous serving-size pieces, ensuring each guest receives a delightful portion.
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Serve: Garnish each serving with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream, if desired, adding an extra layer of indulgence to this already irresistible dessert.
Enjoy your Upside-Down Cranberry Crunch, a true crowd-pleaser that’s as easy to make as it is delicious! 🍒🍰
