Spicy Autumn Crisp

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 45 Minutes

Ready In: 60 Minutes

Servings: 9

Ingredients:

9 gingersnap cookies

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/4 cup chilled butter or 1/4 cup margarine, cut into small pieces

3 1/2 cups chopped peeled granny smith apples (about 1 1/2 lbs)

3 1/2 cups coarsely chopped peeled bartlett pears (about 1 1/2 lbs)

1/2 cup chopped pitted dates or 1/2 cup golden raisin

1/4 cup molasses

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. To prepare topping; place cookies in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs form to measure 1/2 cup.
3. Combine cookie crumbs, sugars, and flour in a medium bowl; cut in the butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is crumbly.
4. To prepare filling, combine apple and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; toss well.
5. Spoon apple mixture into an 8 inch square baking dish or a 1 1/2 quart casserole.
6. Sprinkle with topping.
7. Bake at 375 degree for 45 minutes or until bubbly.

By RecipeOfHealth.com