CINNAMON APPLE CRISP

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1tsp ground cinnamon
Dash salt
6 tbsp unsalted butter, cut in pieces
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
3/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
3 lbs Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored and thinly sliced) (about 8 cups)
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 F.

1. Lightly coat a 2 1/2 to 3 quart (13 by 9 inch) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and wipe with a paper towel to spread evenly. Set aside.

2. For topping:
In a large bowl whisk together the 3/4 cup brown sugar, flour, 1 1/2 tsp ginger,
1 tsp cinnamon and salt.
Using a pastry blender cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in walnuts and pecans. Set aside.

3. In a very large bowl whisk together 1/2 cup brown sugar, cornstarch,
3/4 teaspoon ginger and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Add apple slices.
Gently toss until coated.

4. Transfer apple mixture to prepared dish. Sprinkle topping over the apples.
Cover dish with foil.

5. Bake in oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake
25 to 30 minutes longer or until top is browned and apples are tender.
Let cool 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
If you like, serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

Makes 8 servings

Nutrition Facts

Total Fat (g)19
Saturated Fat (g)6
Monounsaturated Fat (g)6
Polyunsaturated Fat (g)5
Cholesterol (mg)23
Sodium (mg)29
Carbohydrate (g)60
Total Sugar (g)45
Fiber (g)3
Protein (g)3
Vitamin C (DV%)8
Calcium (DV%)5
Iron (DV%)7

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet