Apfelbettelmann (Apple And Pumpernickel Crumb Dessert)

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 F and coat the inside of a 6-8 cup baking dish with 2 tbs of the butter.

2. 2

   Melt 5 tbs of the butter and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, soak the currants in the rum for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Then add the bread crumbs, chopped nuts, 1/2 cup of the sugar, melted butter, lemon peel and cinnamon.

5. 5

   Stir until well mixed.

6. 6

   Drop the apple slices into another bowl and sprinkle them with the remaining sugar.

7. 7

   With a spatula, spread about a third of the bread crumb mixture on the bottom of the baking dish and sprinkle about half the apple slices evenly over it.

8. 8

   Repeat with another bread crumb layer, then the rest of the apples, and finishing with the final third of the crumbs.

9. 9

   Dot the top with the last 2 tbs butter.

10. 10

    Bake in the middle of the oven for 30-40 minutes or until the apples are tender.

11. 11

    Serve at once.

12. 12

    You can sprinkle the top with more cinnamon and sugar, if you like.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.