Apple Crumble
While visiting friends in New Zealand, I watched this dessert being made. Back at home, I came up with my own version. It’s great with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream. —Carol Simpkins, Santa Cruz, California
SERVINGS
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9
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CATEGORY
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Dessert
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METHOD
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Baked
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PREP |
30 min. |
COOK
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40 min.
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TOTAL
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70 min.
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INGREDIENTS
- 8 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
- Butter-flavored cooking spray
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
- TOPPING:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cold butter
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
DIRECTIONS
Cut phyllo sheets in half; spritz with butter-flavored spray. Layer phyllo, sprayed side up, in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, ginger and cinnamon; add apples and toss to coat. Spoon over phyllo dough.
In a bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, bread crumbs, ginger and cinnamon; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add almonds; sprinkle over apple mixture. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden. Cool for 10 minutes before serving. Yield: 9 servings.