Snappy Ginger Apple Crisp

By cwaldron09

Apple Crisp with fresh ginger root and a hint of heat

Ingredients

• Topping:
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 6 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, softened
• 1/2 cup old fashioned oat meal
• Filling:
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger root
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
• 3 tablespoons corn starch
• 6 cups sliced apples

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 75mins
Adapted from challengebutter.com

Preparation

Step 1

Topping:
Combine flour, sugars and cinnamon in large bowl (or food processor bowl).
Cut in butter cubes until mixture forms large clumps. (In food processor pulse 8-10 times)
Stir in Oatmeal and set aside

Filling:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
In a small bowl combine sugar, cinnamon, red pepper, and cornstarch; set aside.
Combine apply slices and chopped ginger root
Stir in sugar/cornstarch mixture
Spread apple mixture in a 9 inch square baking pan
Sprinkle topping evenly over the apples
Bake for 45 minutes or until apples are bubbly and the topping is golden brown.