Apple: Caramel Apple Crisp

posted by Linda in MO 10-01-102 9:06 AM

* Exported from MasterCook *
Caramel Apple Crisp
Recipe By : I adapted from Cooking Light Serving Size : 6-8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cobbler/Crisp , Fruit Dessert
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Topping:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch of mace or nutmeg
pinch of crushed kosher salt (omit if using salted butter)
1/4 cup chilled unsalted butter , cut into small pieces
1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup toffee chips (like Heath--not chocolate covered)

Filling:
8 cups peeled and sliced tart cooking apples (such as Golden Delicious and Jonathan)
1/3 cup fat-free caramel sundae syrup


Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Combine flour, spices, salt and sugars in a bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is crumbly. Add oats and toffee chips; toss well.

Combine apples and syrup in a bowl; toss well. Spoon apple mixture into a greased 8-inch square baking dish or 1-1/2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with crumb mixture. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Yield: 6-8 servings



Original recipe...
* Exported from MasterCook *
Caramel Apple Crisp
Recipe By :Cooking Light Magazine. October 2000. Page: 103.
Serving Size : 9 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cobbler/Crisp , Fruit Dessert,
Low-Fat
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup chilled butter or stick margarine, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup coarsely broken peanut brittle (such as Planters)
3 1/2 cups sliced peeled Granny Smith apple (about 1-1/2 pounds)
3 1/2 cups sliced peeled Rome apple (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1/3 cup fat-free caramel sundae syrup


Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and sugars in a bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is crumbly. Add peanut brittle; toss well.

Combine apples and syrup in a bowl; toss well. Spoon apple mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish or 1-1/2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with crumb mixture. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 9 servings.

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