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Simple Apple Crisp

The Washington Post, October 19, 2005
  • Cuisine: American
  • Course: Dessert

Summary:

This is Tom Burford's favorite combination. The Golden Delicious contributes sweetness, so there's no need for sugar in the filling. The Winesap is tart; hence, no lemon juice. The Jonathan is both sweet and tart, for added depth of flavor. Taken together, this crisp is slightly tart. Any or all of these apple varieties can be substituted.

6 to 8 servings

Ingredients:

  • 6 apples : 2 Golden Delicious, 2 Winesap and 2 Jonathan, peeled, cored and sliced into eighths
  • 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons apple cider or hard cider (optional)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Have ready an ungreased 8- or 9-inch-square baking pan.

Mix the apples together in a medium bowl and transfer them to the pan.

In a medium bowl, using a whisk, combine the butter, flour and sugar until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle it over the apples.

Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Halfway through the cooking, if the apples look a little dry, add 2 to 4 tablespoons of cider. Let cool slightly before serving, or serve cold.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from (Professor Apple) Tom Burford, based on a traditional Virginia mountain recipe.

Tested by Marcia Kramer for The Washington Post.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Per serving (based on 8)
Calories: 312
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: 12g 18
Saturated Fat: 7g 35
Cholesterol: 31mg 10
Sodium: 2mg0
Total Carbohydrates: 52g 17
Dietary Fiber: 3g 12
Sugar: n/a
Protein: 2g
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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