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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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When it comes to a heartwarming treat on a chilly winter's day, this home-style crisp is hard to beat. The gingersnap-crumb topping nicely accents the apples, pears, raisins and dates.Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas Ingredients:
3-1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apples |
3-1/2 cups chopped peeled fresh pears |
1/4 cup chopped dates |
1/4 cup golden raisins |
1/4 cup molasses |
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves |
topping: |
9 gingersnap cookies, crushed |
1/4 cup sugar |
1/4 cup packed brown sugar |
2 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup cold butter |
whipped cream, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Transfer to a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish.
2. In a small bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, sugar, brown sugar and flour. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over fruit mixture. Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until topping is golden brown and fruit is tender. Serve with whipped cream if desired. Yield: 8 servings.
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