Apple Crisp With Macadamia Nuts Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Crisp With Macadamia Nuts

• All Purpose Flour
• Sugar
• Brown Sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted margarine
• Granny Smith Apples
• Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray
• 2 tablespoons apricot preserves
• Vanilla Ice Cream

How to Make Apple Crisp With Macadamia Nuts

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
3. Cut in 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted margarine using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts.
5. Set aside.
6. Peel and slice 6 medium apples (about 4 cups).
7. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
8. Arrange apple slices in the prepared baking dish.
9. Drop 2 tablespoons apricot preserves by teaspoonfuls over the apple slices.
10. Evenly sprinkle the flour/nut mixture over the apples.
11. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbly.
12. Let cool slightly before serving. Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.