Crisped Almond Apples |
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| Servings | Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Calories | Saturated Fat | Fat | Sodium | Carbohydrates | Protein | Cholesterol |
| 6-8 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| INGREDIENTS: | ||
| 5 large Granny Smith or other cooking apples | 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided | 1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice |
| 1 cup all-purpose flour | 1/4 teaspoon salt | 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
| 2/3 cup finely chopped blanched almonds | 1/2 cup unsalted butter or margarine, melted | 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract |
| 1-1/2 cups whipping cream | 2 tablespoons sugar | |
| 1 | Peel and core apples; cut into 1-inch-thick slices. Combine apple slices, 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon juice in a large bowl; toss gently. Arrange apple slices in a greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish in 3 lengthwise rows. Set aside. |
| 2 | Combine flour, 3/4 cup sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl, stirring well. Stir in almonds. Add melted butter and vanilla; stir until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle almond mixture evenly over apples. Bake at 400 for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 to 15 minutes on a wire rack. |
| 3 | Beat whipping cream until foamy. Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Serve warm apples with sweetened whipped cream. |