Apple crisp is a simple, homey, very Canadian dessert -- this version from Jason Parsons adds Canadian cheddar to the mix.
Canadian Cheddar, Apple and Oat Crisp
Ingredients:
Filling:
4 cups chopped apples
1/2 lemon juiced and zested
1 tbsp chopped rosemary
1 tbsp maple sugar
Seeds from a vanilla bean
2 cups chunky aged cheddar
Topping:
1 cup Quaker oats
½ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup toasted sliced almonds
¾ cup flour
½ cup brown sugar
¾ cup butter
Method:
Mix the chopped apples, lemon juice, zest, rosemary, maple sugar, vanilla seeds and cheddar
Place the mix in a large casserole dish
In a separate bowl mix the oats, sunflower seeds, almonds, flour and brown sugar
Add the butter and rub between your fingers to form a crumble
Place on top of the apple filling
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 40 minutes
Remove and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving
Recipe makes 10 portions
Jason Parsons
Executive Chef / Peller Estates Winery