Apple Crisp

By Hklbrries

This recipe is from Jerri Horton, the chef at Valley Meals on Wheels kitchen (Spokane Valley, WA). She prepares 300 to 400 meals per day for senior centers throughout Spokane County and for home delivery to elderly or disabled shut-ins in Spokane Valley.

Frozen sliced or cubed apples can be used for the filling.

Ingredients

• Filling:
• 10 medium Granny Smith apples
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• Lemon juice, optional
• Topping:
• 3 cups yellow cake mix (dry)
• 1 cube (1/4 cup) butter

Preparation

Step 1

Cut the apples into even slices no more than 1/4-inch thick. If you like a chunkier crisp, cut the apples into 1/2-inch cubes. To ensure the apples bake evenly and completely, the pieces all should be cut to the same size.

Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt. In a large bowl, toss the apples with the sugar-flour mixture. If you're using a sweeter variety of apple, add a tbsp of fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavor.

The flour in the mixture will mix with the juices of the apple to form a thick cinnamon sauce for the apples to stew in as they bake. This filling can also be made using frozen sliced or cubed apples.

Transfer the filling to a 9x13-inch pan. Sprinkle with the yellow cake mix and shave the cube of butter over the top.

Bake at 350 F for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with ice cream of whipped topping.