APPLE CRISP (CRUMBLE)

APPLE CRISP (CRUMBLE)

FALL is here!  Cooler weather and an abundance of juicy ripe apples.

I wanted to use some of the apples we picked from the farm in another way other than in our daily smoothies.  That of course is the healthy way to use apples!  I wanted to make a bit of treat – something sweet.  I remembered my grandmother’s, so loved by my whole family, apple dumplings!

I have to admit I was being lazy and decided not to make the dough that encases the apples and went with an idea of making an Apple Crisp or sometimes called an Apple Crumble.  This is a dessert consisting of baked apples topped with a crisp crust and no crust needed.

Fall and an Apple Crisp

The topping or crust usually consists of oats and flour mixed with butter and spices. 

·        First hurdle – no Oats (I just finished the box making homemade granola).   Granola – sure why not?  It has honey and nuts and oats – so yes by all means let’s try this! 

·        Second hurdle – How can I make it sweet and not too fattening?  The granola is sweet and to just give it a bit more sweetness, I added Truvia.

3 large Golden Delicious apples (they are a bit sweeter than some other brands)

2 tablespoons Truvia

1 lemon, juiced

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 tablespoons butter chopped into small pieces

Peel and core all apples, slice thinly and place in a bowl and toss with the butter, lemon juice, Truvia, flour and cinnamon. Layer in a pan or glass bowl about 9 x 12 inches or round.

Crisp or Crumble

1 cup walnuts roughly chopped

3/4cup all-purpose flour

1 cup granola

2 tablespoons Truvia

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

8 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

Mix all the topping ingredients well    – trying to incorporate the butter well.








  Place the topping on the apples and bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. (Until golden brown)

TIPS:

• ·        Serve with Vanilla ice cream

• ·        Add some rhubarb for bit of a twist.

As always be your own Creative Dump Cook and change this recipe to what YOU have on hand!