Apple Brandied Crisp
½ cup Gran Gala (Triple Orange Liqueur)
½ cup raisins
2/3 cup flour
½ cup brown sugar
¼ tsp cinnamon
¼ cup salt
2/3 cup whole grain quick oats
6 tbsp butter
2 tbsp honey
4 large apples
Place brandy in microwave safe measuring cup and heat on high for 30 seconds. Add raisins and set aside.
Preheat oven to 425°.
Peel, core and slice apples into wedges. Place in 1½ quart baking dish/pie plate and drizzle with honey.
In small bowl combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and butter. Using pastry cutter work the mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Add oats and stir just to combine.
Stir brandy and raisins into apples and toss to combine. Sprinkle with topping. Bake in 425° oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown and apples are bubbly. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
© Crackerberries 2012
