Crock Pot Apple Crisp
This is a great dessert to bring to a potluck or a family gathering. Not just because it's a classic, but because it is served warm. When was the last time you went to a party and there was warm dessert available? If you're looking for something that will stand out but isn't too expensive or complicated to prepare, I think you'd really like this.The name of the recipe implies that you make the dessert in the crock pot, but it's not; it's actually made in the oven using the crock pot's ceramic bowl. The actual crock pot (the part that gets plugged in) is eventually used to reheat it and serve it warm. Be sure to have some vanilla ice cream ready!
Crock pot Apple Crisp
Adapted from Allrecipes.com
1 cup flour, whole wheat or all purpose
3/4 cup rolled oats (not instant)
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted (vegan option: substitute margarine)
8 medium sized Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced apples
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350F. Remove the crock pot bowl (the porcelain insert) from your crock pot and spread the apples evenly along the bottom. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and melted butter. Stir until crumbly. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine white sugar, cornstarch, water and vanilla. Cook, stirring, until thick and clear, 8 to 10 minutes. Pour evenly over apples. Cover apples with crumble mixture.
Bake in preheated oven 45 minutes, until bubbly and golden. Let it cool, uncovered on the counter or place the crock pot bowl back into the crock pot housing. When its completely cool, cover.
About an hour or so before you're ready to serve, turn the crock pot on its lowest setting until you see condensation form on the lid - about 1/2 an hour - and turn it off (or use the "hold warm" setting if you have one). Every crock pot is different but mine gets hot even on the lowest setting. The idea is to use the crock pot to reheat the apple crisp, not cook it, so be sure to keep an eye on it as it will burn. Serve with fresh whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or plain.
Adapted from Allrecipes.com
1 cup flour, whole wheat or all purpose
3/4 cup rolled oats (not instant)
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted (vegan option: substitute margarine)
8 medium sized Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced apples
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350F. Remove the crock pot bowl (the porcelain insert) from your crock pot and spread the apples evenly along the bottom. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and melted butter. Stir until crumbly. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine white sugar, cornstarch, water and vanilla. Cook, stirring, until thick and clear, 8 to 10 minutes. Pour evenly over apples. Cover apples with crumble mixture.
Bake in preheated oven 45 minutes, until bubbly and golden. Let it cool, uncovered on the counter or place the crock pot bowl back into the crock pot housing. When its completely cool, cover.
About an hour or so before you're ready to serve, turn the crock pot on its lowest setting until you see condensation form on the lid - about 1/2 an hour - and turn it off (or use the "hold warm" setting if you have one). Every crock pot is different but mine gets hot even on the lowest setting. The idea is to use the crock pot to reheat the apple crisp, not cook it, so be sure to keep an eye on it as it will burn. Serve with fresh whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or plain.
Yield: At a party, this will serve about 16-20, depending how much people take. If I make this as a dessert for just my family, it will yield about 8-10 servings.
Would I Make This Again?I have made this more times than I can count. This is one of those great go-to recipes that everyone loves, especially my hubby. It's one of his all time favorites.
P.S. Happy New Year to all my wonderful readers! I appreciate all of you more than I can could ever say. I hope 2009 brings every one success, good health, and lots of belly laughs. :-)
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5 comments:
Happy New Year to you, too! I've really enjoyed visiting over here! This one sounds just perfect for New Years Day!
This looks great! I will definetly try this! Have a happy new year!
I love fruit crisps, they are also my mom's go-to dish. They are always so easy to throw together. Looks great, and Happy New Year!
mmmmmmm. tasty and easy! my kind of dessert!!
Happy New Year Julia & family!!
That's a great idea using the crock pot "bowl" as your baking dish and then base later on to keep it warm.
~ingrid
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