ne of the definitive desserts of fall, apple crisp is easy and economical. Under the simple butter-sugar-flour-and-oat topping is the apple filling scented with cinnamon. Our test kitchen says the best apples to use for apple crisp are baking apples like Rome or Cortland and Empire, Gala, or Braeburn apples are also good in this recipe. Experiment with different types of apples and see which you prefer. Let the crisp cool for a few minutes before serving with a scoop of ice cream on top.
Provided by: SmallRecipe.com
Categories: Dessert
Total time: 1 hours 25 minutes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
| 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled) |
| 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar |
| 1/2 teaspoon salt |
| 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar |
| 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold, cut into small cubes |
| 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick-cooking) |
| 3 pounds apples, such as Empire, Gala, or Braeburn, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks |
| 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
| 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Cut butter into flour, using a pastry blender or two knives, until mixture is the texture of coarse meal. Add oats, and use your hands to toss and squeeze mixture until large, moist clumps form. Transfer to freezer to chill while you prepare apples.
- In another large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, and remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Transfer to a shallow 2-quart baking dish, and sprinkle with topping mixture. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until golden and bubbling, 55 to 65 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
You’ll want firm but ripe apples that are sweet, such as Empire or Gala. With the cinnamon in this homey cake, they’ll hit the spot. Take a few minutes to arrange the apple slices in neat circles on the bottom of the pan — when the cake is baked and
Provided by: SmallRecipe.com
Categories: Dessert
Total time: 2 hours
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 0S
Yield: 8
Ingredients:
| 10 tbsp. unsalted butter |
| 1/2 c. packed light-brown sugar |
| 3 apples |
| 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice |
| 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) |
| 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder |
| 1/2 tsp. salt |
| 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon |
| 1/2 c. granulated sugar |
| 2 large eggs |
| 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract |
| 1/2 c. whole milk |
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat bottom and side of a 9-inch round cake pan with 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle bottom with brown sugar. In a medium bowl, toss apples with lemon juice; arrange in prepared pan in two concentric circles (you might not use all of them).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.
- With an electric mixer, beat remaining 8 tablespoons butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until incorporated. With mixer on low speed, alternately add the flour mixture in three parts and the milk in two, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
- Spoon batter over apples in pan; smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack, at least 30 minutes and up to 6 hours (if cake has risen above rim of pan, simply push back inside rim).
- To serve, run a knife around edge of pan, and invert cake onto a rimmed platter.
What is the best way to cook Empire apples?
Applications Empire apples can be roasted, baked or sautéed. Their crisp flesh and sweet tart flavor make them perfect for fresh preparations such as chicken salad and coleslaw. They pair well with pumpkin, pear, sharp cheeses and warm spices such as ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg.
What kind of apple is a Empire Apple?
Empire apples are red with some faint white tints and creamy white interior. It’s juicy, crunchy and sweet. They are a cross between McIntosh and Red Delicious. They are a great apple to take with you places because they don’t bruise easily.
How do I Share my Empire apples?
People have shared Empire Apples using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android . Produce Sharing allows you to share your produce discoveries with your neighbors and the world! Is your market carrying green dragon apples?
What are the health benefits of Empire apples?
Empire apples also contain vitamins A and C, most of which is located in the skin. Empire apples can be roasted, baked or sautéed. Their crisp flesh and sweet tart flavor make them perfect for fresh preparations such as chicken salad and coleslaw. They pair well with pumpkin, pear, sharp cheeses and warm spices such as ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg.