Apple Cheddar Crisp
Ingredients
4 cups Jonathan, Granny Smith or other baking apple, cored, and cut into 1 inch chunks
Zest and Juice of 1 orange
4 tbsp. organic cane sugar
= Topping:
6 oz. butter
1 cup Whole Wheat AP or Pastry Flour
3/4 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup brown sugar
4 oz. cheddar cheese, small cubes
1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
1 tsp. salt
Directions
In food processor, pulse butter into flour until small crumbs form.Add oats, cheese, sugar, nuts and salt, pulse until combined.Set aside.
Meanwhile: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter or spray with a cooking spray, a 9 inch pie pan or an 8 x 8 baking dish.Set aside. Place the apple chunks and orange zest in a large bowl. Toss with the orange juice and sugar. Transfer to your prepared baking dish. Spread the topping evenly over the apples.Bake for 25-35 minutes until golden brown.
Serves 6-8 people