{"id":5798,"date":"2014-03-07T07:29:43","date_gmt":"2014-03-07T13:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/?p=5798"},"modified":"2014-03-07T07:29:43","modified_gmt":"2014-03-07T13:29:43","slug":"browned-butter-and-pecan-apple-crisp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/2014\/03\/07\/browned-butter-and-pecan-apple-crisp\/","title":{"rendered":"Browned Butter and Pecan Apple Crisp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ok, so I know it&#8217;s almost spring and dishes like apple crisp aren&#8217;t exactly spring-type desserts. \u00a0It&#8217;s more appropriate for fall or winter. \u00a0But I made an exception for this most spectacular apple crisp. \u00a0And let&#8217;s be honest, I don&#8217;t discriminate when it comes to sweets. \u00a0Any time, any type, any where. \u00a0I&#8217;m game.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/applecrisp1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5800\" alt=\"applecrisp1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/applecrisp1.jpg?resize=858%2C1199\" width=\"858\" height=\"1199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/applecrisp1.jpg?w=1000 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/applecrisp1.jpg?resize=214%2C300 214w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/applecrisp1.jpg?resize=732%2C1024 732w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This apple crisp incorporates the wonderfulness of browned butter and is really rich and deep in flavor. \u00a0The oat crisp is crunchy and delicious and the abundance of apples make this crisp more like a crust-less apple pie than your typical crisp.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/applecrisp5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5804\" alt=\"applecrisp5\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/applecrisp5.jpg?resize=858%2C886\" width=\"858\" height=\"886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/applecrisp5.jpg?w=1000 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/applecrisp5.jpg?resize=290%2C300 290w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/applecrisp5.jpg?resize=991%2C1024 991w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/applecrisp4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5803\" alt=\"applecrisp4\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/applecrisp4.jpg?resize=858%2C1282\" width=\"858\" height=\"1282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/applecrisp4.jpg?w=1000 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/applecrisp4.jpg?resize=200%2C300 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/applecrisp4.jpg?resize=685%2C1024 685w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The original recipe calls for an 8&#215;8 pan. \u00a0I used a 9&#215;9. \u00a0An 11&#215;7 would be good. \u00a0And you could probably use a 9&#215;13, but the apples and the crisp topping layers will be thinner as you use a bigger pan. \u00a0You could also bake this in individual ramekins for a little more formal dessert.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/applecrisp2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5801\" alt=\"applecrisp2\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/applecrisp2.jpg?resize=858%2C1282\" width=\"858\" height=\"1282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/applecrisp2.jpg?w=1000 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/applecrisp2.jpg?resize=200%2C300 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/applecrisp2.jpg?resize=685%2C1024 685w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I sliced the apples very thinly (32 slices per apple to be exact) because that&#8217;s how I like them. \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OXO-Grips-Apple-Corer-Divider\/dp\/B00004OCKT\" target=\"_blank\">This little gadget<\/a> cores and slices apples into 8 equally sized pieces with one cut. \u00a0It&#8217;s definitely a time-saver, and definitely a uni-tasker, but one of my favorite kitchen tools. \u00a0Go get yourself one! \u00a0It made all the apple slicing easy. \u00a0But you do still have to peel them. \u00a0I kind of hate peeling apples, probably because I&#8217;m not very good at it and come close to losing a fingertip every time I do it.<\/p>\n<p>I assembled this one afternoon and didn&#8217;t end up baking it until the next night. \u00a0So you can make this a day in advance and bake it straight from the fridge, which makes this a good dessert to serve for a dinner party because you can make it ahead and then pop it in the oven when you sit down for dinner and it&#8217;ll be ready once everyone is done eating. \u00a0Serve this with warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, Blue Bell if you can get it where you live. \u00a0Nothing beats Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla when you&#8217;re topping a warm fruit dessert. \u00a0But any vanilla ice cream will do! \u00a0Enjoy!<\/p>\n<h3>Brown Butter Apple Crisp<\/h3>\n<p>Adapted very slightly from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ambitiouskitchen.com\/2012\/11\/the-best-apple-crisp-youll-ever-have-with-brown-butter-vanilla-bean-bourbon\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ambitious Kitchen<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Serves 6-8<\/p>\n<p><em>Ingredients<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Topping<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 cup old-fashioned oats<\/li>\n<li>1 cup dark brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1 stick unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup chopped pecans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Filling<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 stick unsalted butter<\/li>\n<li>6 medium-sized Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced<\/li>\n<li>1\/3 cup dark brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon cinnamon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Directions<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For the Topping<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Combine flour, oats, brown sugar and salt in a medium sized bowl.<\/li>\n<li>Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or your hands until butter is incorporated but with many pea sized pieces. \u00a0Mix in the pecans. \u00a0Set in the fridge until ready to use.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For the Filling<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.<\/li>\n<li>Place butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. \u00a0Watch the butter closely once it has melted. \u00a0It will start to foam and bubble, once it begins to brown and smell nutty, remove from the heat and let cool slightly.<\/li>\n<li>In a large bowl combine apple slices, brown sugar and cinnamon and toss together. \u00a0Pour the butter over and toss to coat apples.<\/li>\n<li>Pour apples in baking pan, then spread topping evenly over the apples, pressing down slightly. \u00a0Place on a baking sheet if you&#8217;re using a small pan to catch any drips.<\/li>\n<li>Bake for 45-60 minutes, until topping is crunchy 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