Tuesday, August 26, 2008

My Mother's Apple Crisp

Peel, core and thinly slice 5-7 apples (Granny Smiths or Cortland or MacIntosh are good), and arrange in baking dish that has room for the topping over them.
Liberally sprinkle with ground cinnamon and cloves.
Pour 1/3 c. water over apples and spices.

Topping:
With a pastry blender, mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 3/4 cups flour and 1 cup brown sugar. When mealy, spread over apples.

Bake at 350 degrees till top is crispy and apples bubbling, 45-60 minutes.

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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