Spicy Autumn Crisp

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 9

Tart apple contrasts with the sweet, deep flavors of spices and molasses. Try it with vanilla frozen yogurt.

Ingredients:

9 gingersnap cookies (such as nabisco)

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

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

3 1/2 cups chopped peeled granny smith apple (about 1 1/2 pounds)

3 1/2 cups coarsely chopped peeled bartlett pear (about 1 1/2 pounds)

1/2 cup chopped pitted dates or 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

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. To prepare topping, place cookies in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs form to measure 1/2 cup. 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.
3. To prepare filling, combine apple and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. Spoon apple mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish or a 1 1/2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with topping. Bake at 375° for 45 minutes or until bubbly.

By RecipeOfHealth.com