Cranberry Orange Cobbler

This cranberry orange cobbler is a delicious fall and winter dessert and perfect for the holidays. Loaded with a ton of fresh cranberries and featuring an orange flavor throughout, this is the perfect cranberry recipe to serve for dessert at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.

I’m so glad it’s that time of year when the stores are finally carrying cranberries again. I’ve been checking every couple of weeks and finally found some. I stocked up and will definitely continue to stock up, freezing what I can, so we can enjoy delicious, fresh cranberry desserts all year long.

Cranberry desserts might be the hallmark of holiday recipes, but my family and I love them so much that I make them year-round. Desserts like my cranberry orange pecan crisp and cranberry dessert bars are often found on my table at any time of year, and my family and friends are always so happy to see them.

My cranberry orange cobbler falls into that beloved category. While I make a variety of sweet cranberry treats all year, I like to save this one for the holidays for an extra-special kick of sweet, tart flavor to Thanksgiving and Christmas!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simple Ingredients: All you need are cranberries and a handful of other basic baking ingredients to make this recipe. Honestly, you might have everything except the cranberries in your kitchen right now.
• So Easy: The filling requires zero cooking, and the topping is a matter of simply mixing ingredients. Even beginners can make this one with no problem!
• Classic Holiday Flavor: The tart cranberries and citrus kick of orange create a classic combo that’s perfect for the fall, winter, and all their holidays.
• Versatile: Because this can be made with fresh or frozen cranberries, you can serve this all year long for any occasion.
• Perfect for Meal Prep: This is a freezer-friendly recipe, so you can make as many as you need for the holiday season and save them until you need them.

Ingredients

I’m including all the ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe here, but you can find their exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Filling

• Cranberries
• Sugar
• Brown sugar – packed
• Orange zest and juice
• Cornstarch

Topping

• All-purpose flour
• Brown sugar
• Sugar
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Butter – cut into small pieces
• Boiling water
• Cinnamon
• Sugar

Variations

• Cranberries: This recipe works equally well with fresh or frozen cranberries.
• Lemons: Use lemon juice and zest for a bright lemon cranberry cobbler.
• Add Nuts: Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the filling for more flavor and texture.
• Brown Sugar Pecan Topping: Use the brown sugar pecan topping from my cranberry cobbler with brown sugar pecan crust to add another delicious layer of flavor.
• Gluten-Free: Use a high-quality 1:1 gluten-free baking flour to create a gluten-free version that tastes exactly like the original.

How to Make Cranberry Orange Cobbler

Below, you’ll find an overview of the recipe that will give you an idea of how easy this cobbler is to make. You’ll find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Filling

1. Mix the filling ingredients in a large bowl and let them sit for at least 10 minutes.
2. Pour the mixture into a prepared 9×13 baking dish.

Topping

1. Mix the dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Then, cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly.
2. Pour in the boiling water and stir until combined. Then, spoon the mixture over the cranberry filling.
3. Mix the cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle it over the batter.
4. Bake at 375°F until golden and cooked through.
5. Cool for a few minutes and enjoy!

Tips

• Cranberries are sold in bags, but do your best to choose bags with no visibly crushed, marred, or discolored cranberries.
• Let your filling sit for at least 10 minutes. This allows the berries to begin macerating and create a juicy filling.
• Cut your butter into small cubes and chill it until ready to use. This ensures the butter is as cold as possible when it is cut into the flour, which yields the best texture.
• Ensure your baking powder is fresh when making this recipe. Old leaveners won’t work, and your batter won’t rise.
• Your water should be at a full boil, not just hot, before mixing it into the batter ingredients. This fully activates the baking soda and ensures all the ingredients are well mixed.

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