Snappy Ginger Apple Crisp
Apple Crisp with fresh ginger root and a hint of heat.
Ingredients
Topping
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 Tablespoons Challenge Butter, cut into ½-pieces, softened
- ½ cup old fashioned oatmeal
Filling
- 2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger root
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ - ¼ teaspoon red pepper
- 3 Tablespoons corn starch
- 6 cups sliced apples; Peeling apples is optional (6 to 8 apples)
Directions
Topping
Step 1
Combine flour, sugars, and cinnamon in large bowl (or food processor bowl).
Step 2
Cut in butter cubes until mixture forms large clumps. (In food processor pulse 8 to 10 times.)
Step 3
Stir in Oatmeal and set aside.
Filling
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl combine sugar, cinnamon, red pepper and cornstarch; set aside.
Step 2
Combine apple slices and chopped ginger root. Stir in sugar/cornstarch mixture. Spread apple mixture in a 9-inch square baking pan.
Step 3
Sprinkle topping evenly over the apples. Bake for 45 minutes or until apples are bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
Source: Challenge Home Economist
Janet Ferguson
Feb 10, 2013
This was a hit with my husband who likes the heat from the ginger -- he also likes oats. I reduced the sugar. This is the first time I have cooked with fresh ginger.
This was a delicious recipe.