Spiced apples are covered with a sweet, crumbly topping. This is a classic Southern dessert that is simple and easy.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups soft breadcrumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine
- 4 cups tart sliced apples (4 medium apples)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Grated rind of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup water at room temperature
Preparation:
Preheat over to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C, gas 4.)Mix the breadcrumbs with the salt and melted butter or margarine, and divide the mixture into three. Place one-third in a greased 1-1/2 quart baking dish.
Sprinkle your apples with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and grated rind, and toss to blend. Place one-half of this mixture on top of the crumbs in the baking dish. Add another one-third of the crumbs, then the remaining apples, and a final layer of crumbs. Trickle the water into the side of the dish to as not to moisten the top layer of crumbs.
Cover and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove the cover and continue to bake until the apples are tender and the crumbs a delicious brown, perhaps another 20 or 30 minutes. Serve warm with cream or custard or top with a vanilla sauce.
Yield: 6 servings
Recipe Source: Soul Food: Classic Cuisine from the Deep South by Sheila Ferguson (Weidenfeld & Nicolson)
Reprinted with permission.
