Mom's Apple Crisp

This delicious dessert was developed especially for the microwave oven. The topping become crisp while the fruit is delicate and tender.

ingredients

6 Granny Smith apples, (about 8 cups sliced; about 3 lbs. of apples)
8 graham crackers (2-1/2 x 5 in), coarsely chopped
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick or old-fashioned oats
1 tsp. Pantry Korintje Cinnamon
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
Vanilla ice cream, (optional)

preparation

Peel, core and slice apples using Apple Peeler/Corer/Slicer. Cut apples in half; place in Deep Dish Baker.

Coarsely chop graham crackers using Food Chopper; place in Classic Batter Bowl. Add brown sugar, flour, oats and cinnamon; mix well. Place butter in Small Micro-Cooker®; microwave on HIGH 1 minute or until melted. Add butter to dry ingredients; mix well.

Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over apples. Microwave on HIGH 14-16 minutes or until apples are tender. Cool slightly. Serve warm topped with ice cream, if desired.

yields

10 servings

source

Pampered Chef, All The Best

notes

If using a microwave oven without a built-in turntable, rotate baker after 8 minutes of cooking.

To prepare the crisp in a conventional oven, preheat oven to 350˚F. Prepare recipe as directed. Cover loosely with aluminum foil. Bake 45 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 5-10 minutes or until apples are tender.