Apple And Cranberry Crisps With Ginger Pecan Topping Recipe Epicuriouscom

APPLE, PEAR AND CRANBERRY CRISP WITH TOFFEE PECANS AND CINNAMON ICE CREAM

Steps:

• For the crisp topping: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, granulated and brown sugars, oats, pecans and salt. Add the cubed cold butter and mix until crumbly.
• Chill until ready to use. Store leftover topping in the freezer.
• For the crisp filling: Peel the apples and pears, then dice into large pieces and put in a bowl. Toss in the orange and lemon zest and juice, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, cinnamon and ginger. Add the cranberry sauce and toss until thoroughly combined
• For the toffee pecans: Combine the pecans, granulated sugar, butter and salt in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until caramelized and golden, 5 to 10 minutes. Spread on a half-sheet pan and leave until cooled.
• For the cinnamon creme anglaise: Heat the cream, milk, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan until it boils. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to steep for about 20 minutes. Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks.
• Reheat the cream mixture. Whisk together the egg yolks. Then slowly whisk the cream mixture into the egg yolks by the ladleful. Return the mixture to the pot and heat over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon, 5 to 8 minutes.
• Strain the mixture and divide among six 2- to 4-ounce small ramekins.
• To assemble the crisp: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Grease six 6-ounce brulee dishes with butter. Spoon the crisp filling into the dishes and divide the crisp topping evenly to top them. Bake until the tops are golden and the edges are bubbling, 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the depth of the dishes.
• Let cool until just warm, 20 to 30 minutes. Top with the toffee pecans and serve with the cinnamon creme anglaise.

APPLE AND CRANBERRY CRISPS WITH GINGER-PECAN TOPPING

Steps:

• For filling:
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter four 1 1/4-cup custard cups or soufflé dishes. Mix all ingredients in bowl. Let stand until juicy, about 5 minutes. Divide filling among prepared cups. Bake until bubbling at edges, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare topping:
• Blend first 7 ingredients in large bowl. Rub in butter with fingertips until coarse meal forms. Mix in pecans with fingertips.
• Crumble topping over hot apples. Bake until topping is golden brown, apples are tender, and juices are bubbling thickly, about 25 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

APPLE-CRANBERRY POTATO CHIP CRISPS

Steps:

• Make the topping: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spread the potato chips on a baking sheet and bake until warm, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and add the granulated sugar and cinnamon; toss to coat. Let cool, then crush the chips into small pieces with your hands.
• Combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, almonds and salt in a large bowl. Work in the butter with your fingers until clumpy. Work in the crushed potato chips until just combined; set aside.
• Make the filling: Toss the apples, cranberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, flour, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl until well coated. Divide among eight 8-ounce ramekins and sprinkle with the topping.
• Transfer the ramekins to a baking sheet and bake until the topping is golden brown and the filling is slightly thicker and bubbling, 50 to 60 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.

APPLE-CRANBERRY CRISP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.) Butter an 8 inch square baking dish.
• In a large bowl, mix together apples, cranberries, white sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Place evenly into baking dish.
• In the same bowl, combine oats, flour and brown sugar. With a fork, mix in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over apples.
• Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until topping is golden brown, and apples are tender.

GINGERED CRANBERRY PEAR CRISP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine sugar and flour; stir in lemon juice. Add the pears, cranberries and ginger; toss to coat. Divide among six greased 10-oz. ramekins or custard cups., In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, oats and flour; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over fruit. , Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Serve warm.

CRANBERRY-PEAR APPLE CRISP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss the fruit, sugar and flour. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. For topping, in a bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, oats and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over fruit mixture. , Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until fruit is tender and topping in golden brown.

APPLE, CRANBERRY, AND PEAR CRISP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8 inch baking dish.
• Mix the apples, pears, cranberries, 1 tablespoon flour, honey, and lemon juice in the prepared dish.
• In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, oats, walnuts, and butter to the consistency of coarse crumbs. Sprinkle loosely over the fruit mixture.
• Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until brown and crisp on top.

APPLE-CRANBERRY CRISP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish. Mix brown sugar, oats, flour, 2 teaspoons cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg in processor, using on/off turns. Add butter and process until chopped into small pieces. Add pecans; process until moist clumps form.
• Toss apples, cranberries, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg in medium bowl to blend.
• Transfer apple mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle topping over. Bake until apples are tender, filling bubbles and topping is crisp, about 55 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.