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Jefferson County Recipe of the Day: Jeanie’s Apple Crisp


This apple crisp recipe can’t be topped!

Ingredients

5 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1-3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup water

Directions

~Preheat oven to 400°.

~In a large bowl, combine the apples, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish.

~In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly.

~Sprinkle over apples, pressing down to smooth top. Slowly pour water over the top. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon.

~Bake, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes.

~Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream.