apple shortbread crisp

Wentzville, MO
Updated on Nov 11, 2012

Love the buttery, crispy shortbread topping on this apple crisp. It's the perfect ending to a meal.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 - 12oz. pkgs. frozen apple chunks (stouffers harvest apples)
  • 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 20 - shortbread cookies, crushed ( keebler sandies simply shortbread)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • - vailla ice cream

How To Make apple shortbread crisp

  • Step 1
    Prick plastic wrap covering apple chunks several times with a fork; microwave at medium power (50%) for 7 minutes or until apple is thawed. Let stand 2 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add cookie crumbs and walnuts. Cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Step 3
    Combine 2 Tbsp. brown sugar and remaining 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; sprinkle in a lightly greased 1-quart baking dish. Sprinkle half of apple over brown sugar mixture; top with half of cookie crumb mixture. Repeat layers with remaining apple and crumb mixture. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until golden. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

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Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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