A classic apple crisp recipe. Scroll down for more apple crisp recipes and related apple desserts.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks)
- 6 to 8 cooking apples, about 3 pounds
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- grated rind of one lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
PREPARATION:
Combine sugar, flour and butter in a mixing bowl and mix well with the fingers. Set aside. Peel, quarter and core apples. Cut apple quarters into thin slices and place the slices in a bowl. Blend cinnamon and nutmeg and sprinkle over apples.
Sprinkle with lemon rind. Add lemon juice and toss to blend. Arrange slices in a baking dish (2 to 3 inches in depth) large enough to hold them. Cover with the butter and brown sugar mixture, smoothing it over. Place the dish in the oven. If dish is very full, put a pan under the dish to catch spills. Bake at 375° for 55 to 65 minutes, until browned and apples are tender. Apple Crisp Recipe serves 8
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