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American as Apple Krisp July 5th, 2009 by Kim

Happy Independence Weekend! There’s nothing more American than apple pie…and apple krisp! I got this recipe from someone at work after I wandered into her office just following the smell! You may not have an expert peeling and cutting team like I did (Nick & Taylor), but it really wasn’t too bad to make! And I think it could be a lot worse for you than it is! Okay here it is:

From the Moosewood Cookbook by Molly Gatzen:

Apple Krisp

• 8-10 medium cooking apples
• juice of 1 lemon
• 2 cups raw oats
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. allspice
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup walnuts (we used pecans because I thought they were walnuts, oops!)

Peel, pare & slice the apples. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Spread half of them into a large, oblong pan.

Melt the butter & honey together. Combine with oats, flour, nuts, seeds, salt & spices. Spread (really crumble) this mixture onto apples in pan. Cover with the remaining apples and the rest of the topping. Pour O.J. over the top. Bake 40-45 minutes, uncovered at 375. Cover if it crisps too quickly.

Notes: you can add some raisins or cranberries in with the apples. You could sub pears or peaches for the apples & reduce baking time to 25 minutes.

MMMMMMM I’m eating some of it cold right now. Initially I was being lazy, but now I just really love it cold! We fattened it up with some Blue Bell I scored for $3.50…seriously that’s a steal for Blue Bell. Annnd it was at Randall’s! Who knew? I normally bash them for high prices, but this time they impressed me.

On another note, I’m reading “A Woman and Her God”, written by several authors, Beth Moore prob the most notable. Anyway, I was certain my sister had given me the book for my birthday a few years ago and then gave it to me again for Christmas. I mean, I was convinced! But then I recently picked it up and I couldn’t remember annny of it! A wise friend told me maybe either way I should read it (or reread it) because God might have something new in there for me. Now I’m kinda thinking she really only gave it to me once. But I really still feel like I can remember opening it on that birthday… Annywayyy, it’s so good! Right now one of the writers is talking about learning and focusing on the stage of life you’re in now and what God wants you to learn/do. I can see myself in the examples of women jumping ahead & getting frustrated when they get an idea they can’t follow through on bc this isn’t really the time.  Ex. :One woman has these big career and ministry ideas and plans but is frustrated bc with little kids, she can’t do what she feels like she really wants. I mean, I’m not in that sitch, but it just made sense to enjoy where you are and know that God has you there with a purpose. Our lives are never “on hold” no matter how much we think they are because our plans don’t fit into this stage. Well, I’m off to read a little bit & do a little more snacking I’m sure… Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend!