Fall Apple-Cherry Crisp

This fresh-from-the-microwave-oven dessert will have everyone

asking for seconds! Featuring an enchanting combination of

cinnamon, apples and cherries, you’ll love how this recipe

fills your home with the delicious aromas of fall.

Ingredients:

½ cup (125 mL) butter (1 stick)

½ cup (125 mL) blanched slivered almonds

1 pkg (17.5 oz/496 g) oatmeal cookie mix

1 tbsp (15 mL)

Cinnamon

5 large Granny Smith apples, peeled

1 orange

1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch

¼ cup (50 mL) sugar

1 can (30 oz) cherry pie filling (3

⅓ cups/825 mL)

1 qt. (1 L) vanilla ice cream (optional)

TO DO: 

1. Place butter into Artemis

Small Micro-Cooker; microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 30-60 seconds or until melted,

stirring every 30 seconds. Coarsely chop almonds using

Food Chopper. Place almonds, cookie mix

and spice blend into Artemis

Deep Covered Baker. Add butter and mix until moistened using Classic Scraper.

Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 5-7 minutes or until mixture sizzles and begins to brown, stirring once.

Spread crisp mixture over

Parchment Paper; cool completely.

2. Meanwhile, cut apples into wedges using

Apple Wedger. Cut wedges in half crosswise using Santoku

Knife

. Juice orange using Juicer to measure 2 tbsp (30 mL) juice. Combine apples, juice, cornstarch and

sugar in

Stainless Mixing Bowl; mix well using Small Scraper. Add apple mixture to

baker. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 6-8 minutes or until apples begin to soften. Stir in pie filling; cook

7-9 minutes or until mixture thickens and apples are cooked through.

3. Remove baker from microwave. Carefully remove lid. Sprinkle crisp mixture over fruit; let stand,

uncovered, 5-10 minutes. Serve with ice cream, if desired.

Yield: 16 servings

U.S. Nutrients per serving: Calories 330, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg,

Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 200 mg, Fiber 3 g

Cook’s Tip:

To bake crisp in a conventional oven, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Combine apples, juice,

cornstarch and sugar in mixing bowl. Add pie filling and mix well. Spoon apple mixture into Deep Covered

Baker; cover and bake 40-45 minutes or until mixture is thickened and apples are cooked through. Meanwhile,

melt butter in

(10-in./25-cm) Skillet over medium heat 2-3 minutes. Add cookie mix, almonds and spice

blend. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring constantly, 4-6 minutes or until browned. Spread over

Parchment Paper; cool completely. Remove baker from oven; let stand, uncovered, 10 minutes. Sprinkle with

crisp mixture.


If you enjoy making desert be sure to check out this cookbook on more tips on how to decorate and show all your family members this coming Thanksgiving who throws down in the kitchen!
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