Makes:
12 servings
Utensil:
Mega Skillet Limited Edition
medium mixing bowl
large mixing bowl
Contributed By:
Chef John Lara
Personal chef to former U.S. President
Ingredients
3
pounds
fresh apples, medium wedge cut (Granny Smith, Red Delicious or Pink Lady)
(1.36
kg)
1⁄2
cup
orange juice
(120
mL)
3
cups
heavy cream
(700
mL)
1⁄4
cup
brown sugar, packed
(45
g)
2
tablespoons
honey
(42
g)
2
teaspoons
cinnamon
(10
mL)
1
teaspoon
nutmeg
(5
mL)
1
teaspoon
vanilla
(5
mL)
2
cups
quick rolled oats
(180
g)
Topping
1
cup
whole wheat flour
(120
g)
1⁄4
cup
brown sugar, packed
(45
g)
1
cup
quick rolled oats
(90
g)
11⁄2
teaspoons
cinnamon
(5
mL)
1⁄2
cup
butter, softened
(120
g)
Directions:
- Prepare apples in a large bowl. Pour orange juice over apple wedges to prevent oxidation and set aside.
- Preheat Mega Skillet over medium heat for approximately 5 - 7 minutes. When several drops of water sprinkled on pan skitter and dissipate, add heavy cream, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. Bring to a simmer and add rolled oats. Whisk intermittently until sauce becomes slightly thickened.
- Drain juice from apples and add to the sauce in Mega Skillet, fold and cover. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes, until apples are slightly cooked.
- For topping, combine whole wheat flour, brown sugar, oats, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. With a fork or pastry blender, cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle topping over apple mixture.
- Bake in oven at 350°F/177°C for 45 - 50 minutes for a crisp topping.
Tips:
- For a low-fat alternative, exchange heavy cream with a low-fat milk or an alternative milk, such as almond milk or soy milk. Butter may be exchanged with a non-dairy vegetable spread, ½ cup apple juice or ¼ cup agave nectar.
- For serving, top apple crisp with vanilla ice cream, berries and mint.
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