Apple Crisp

1. 1

   Position the oven racks so that there is one rack in the center of the oven.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to convection bake at 350F.

3. 3

   Butter a 9- or 10-inch pie pan or a 9-inch square baking pan.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, or in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine the sugar, flour, and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon.

5. 5

   Slice the butter into the flour mixture and with a pastry blender, or using 10 on-off pulses of the food processor, cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the apples with the remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon, the lemon juice, and the lemon zest.

7. 7

   Arrange the slices in the baking pan.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the top.

9. 9

   Bake in the center of the oven, uncovered, for 35 to 45 minutes or until the apples are fork-tender and the crust is browned and crisp.

10. 10

    Use 6 Bartlett or Bosc pears.

11. 11

    Replace the cinnamon with 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.

12. 12

    Use 5 large peeled peaches and 1 cup fresh blueberries.

13. 13

    Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the crust is browned and crisp.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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