Saturday, February 26, 2011

Clara's Apple Crisp


Growing up in my family, we used to say you have two stomachs. One for normal food and one for dessert. So even if you're full after dinner, there's ALWAYS room for dessert. (Really, it was just a way to be able to say "I'm full" to mom so you didn't have to finish your veggies but still be able to say, "I want dessert!") This is an excellent dessert to fill up that other empty stomach of yours.

And have you ever noticed how hard it is to get rid of the last two apples in the big bag you bought? I don't know about you but I'm always buying too many apples because they're so tasty and on sale! But I always find myself starting to get tired of apples by the time I reach the bottom of the bag. I'm always trying to find a use for them! (Besides helping a certain gnome make his robot look like a priestess in order to unravel a dire plot in Stormwind. I'm gonna miss that quest. *sniffle*)


Making apple crisp is a way to sweeten up the apples and cooking it makes them soft so you get a different texture and taste to mix things up when you're getting bored of apples. And you don't have to make a big batch either! You can make them in individual ramekins and have your own personal piece of heaven to dive into.



Clara's Apple Crisp


2 Servings | Total Time: 45 min | Journeyman

Mats:
  • 2 Medium Apples (any kind)
  • 1 Tbl Orange Juice
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup Butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tbl Flour
  • 2/3 cup Oats
Craft: Preheat the oven to 375°. Peel and slice the apples. In a small bowl, toss the apples in Cinnamon and orange juice. In a separate bowl combine flour, brown sugar and oats. Add melted butter and stir until well combined. Divide apples into two ramekins. Cover with the oats mixture. Bake for 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Strategies: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled and cooked in a casserole dish instead of individual ramekins.

LFM: Serve with cool whip or vanilla ice cream.

Cost:
  • Apples $0.75
  • Orange Juice $1.00
  • Oats $1.00
Total Cost: $2.75
Cost Per Serving: $1.38

Category: Casual, Phat Loot

*This meal contains staple items such as spices that you may or may not have in your pantry so your cost may vary.

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