Amaretti Apple Crisp

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   Place apples in an 8-by-8-by-2-inch glass or ceramic baking dish.

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   Add 3 tablespoons of the lemon juice, and toss to combine.

3. 3

   Place the cornstarch in a very small bowl.

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   Stir in 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice.

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   Stir in remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar and the almond extract, nutmeg and cloves.

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   Add the cornstarch mixture and almonds to the apples, and toss to combine.

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   Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap.

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   Cook at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 7 minutes, stirring once.

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   Then prick the plastic to release steam.

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    Remove from the oven, uncover and set aside.

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    Preheat the broiler.

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    Place the butter in a 1-cup glass measure.

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    Cook, uncovered, for 1 minute, then remove from the oven.

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    Place the butter, amaretti and remaining brown sugar in a food processor.

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    Process until finely chopped.

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    Sprinkle over the apples, and brown under broiler for about 3 minutes.

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