CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Apple Crisp

This is from “Crockin’ Girls Slow Cookin’ Companion: Yummy Recipes from Family, Friends, and Our Crockin’ Community,” by Nicole Sparks and Jenna Marwitz.

Apple Crisp

1 cup all-purpose flour

½ cup light brown sugar

1 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Pinch salt

1 stick (½ cup) butter, cut into ½-inch cubes

1 cup chopped walnuts

1 tablespoon cornstarch

½ teaspoon ground ginger

6 cups apple cored, chopped

2 tablespoons lemon juice

In bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, salt. Add butter until coarse crumbs form. Stir in walnuts; set aside. In bowl, whisk remaining sugar, cornstarch, ginger, remaining cinnamon. Place apples in slow-cooker; stir in cornstarch mixture, lemon juice. Cover with crumb topping. Cover, cook on high 2 hours, until apples are tender. Uncover to allow topping to harden. Serve with ice cream.

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