BAKED SHORTBREAD APPLE DESSERT

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Just a lovely comforting dessert that I've enjoyed making over the years and a nice change from the standard baked apple pie. It is great using the Girl Scout Shortbread cookies too. You can also substitute the shortbread cookies with oatmeal cookies.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
1 (10 ounce) box shortbread cookies, crushed
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
8 cups tart apples (sliced)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup almonds, chopped

Steps:

  • Melt 6 tablesppons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add cookie crumbs, 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon.
  • Stir over medium heat for 3 minutes.
  • Transfer crumbs to a bowl and set aside.
  • Add remaining 2 tbls. butter, the sliced apples, 1 tbls. sugar and lemon juice to skillet.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat until apples are tender, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a 2 quart casserole dish, layer half of the apples and half of the crumbs.
  • Top with remaining apples, crumbs and then the almonds.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

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