Post by Jay on Apr 8, 2005 20:44:45 GMT -6
Spiced Apples with Dried Cherries and Apricots
2 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut
into 8 wedges each
2/3 cup dried cherries
1 (6-ounce) package dried apricots, chopped
1 tsp grated lemon zest (grated lemon peel)
2 tbs fresh lemon juice
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tbs butter, cut into small pieces
Crunchy Topping
Ice cream, whipped cream, or Cheddar cheese slices
In your crockpot, combine the apples, dried fruits, lemon
zest, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg,
coriander, flour, salt, and butter. Toss until well
mixed.
Cover and cook on the low heat setting about 6 hours or
until the apples are soft but still hold their shape.
Meanwhile, make the Crunchy Topping (see below) and set
aside to cool.
Sprinkle half of the Crunchy Topping over the fruit and
cook, covered, on low 30 minutes longer. Serve with ice
cream, whipped cream, or cheese. Pass the remaining
Crunchy Topping separately.
Crunchy Topping: In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons
butter. Add 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats and 1 cup
chopped pecans. Cook over medium heat, stirring
occasionally, 5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup packed brown sugar,
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon grated
nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander. Cook 5 minutes
longer.
Jay
2 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut
into 8 wedges each
2/3 cup dried cherries
1 (6-ounce) package dried apricots, chopped
1 tsp grated lemon zest (grated lemon peel)
2 tbs fresh lemon juice
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tbs butter, cut into small pieces
Crunchy Topping
Ice cream, whipped cream, or Cheddar cheese slices
In your crockpot, combine the apples, dried fruits, lemon
zest, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg,
coriander, flour, salt, and butter. Toss until well
mixed.
Cover and cook on the low heat setting about 6 hours or
until the apples are soft but still hold their shape.
Meanwhile, make the Crunchy Topping (see below) and set
aside to cool.
Sprinkle half of the Crunchy Topping over the fruit and
cook, covered, on low 30 minutes longer. Serve with ice
cream, whipped cream, or cheese. Pass the remaining
Crunchy Topping separately.
Crunchy Topping: In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons
butter. Add 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats and 1 cup
chopped pecans. Cook over medium heat, stirring
occasionally, 5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup packed brown sugar,
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon grated
nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander. Cook 5 minutes
longer.
Jay