APPLE CRISP WITH A TWIST

Apple Crisp with a Twist image

Nicely spiced apple crisp gets a delightful twist from Marilynn Ostrander of Lehigh Acres, Florida. She drops sweet dollops of apricot jam over the traditional crumb topping. Served warm, it pairs well with ice cream or frozen yogurt.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 large tart apple, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
3 tablespoons chopped pecans
1/3 cup apricot jam
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the apple, sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Transfer to a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. , For topping, combine the flour and sugar in a small bowl; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over apple mixture. Drop jam by teaspoonfuls over the top., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until apple slices are tender. Serve warm with ice cream if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.