Apple, Walnut and Coconut Crisp

Submitted by evelynathens

"If you've been looking at my recipes, you'll have noticed I'm not into 'glam' desserts or cooking. I love homey fare, things that put a smile on my family's face. This recipe qualifies. Don't forget the ice cream or whipped cream."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 4 granny smith apples
• 59.14 ml fresh lemon juice
• 78.78 ml all-purpose flour
• 118.29 ml rolled oats
• 78.78 ml finely-chopped walnuts
• 78.78 ml sweetened flaked coconut
• 78.78 ml firmly-packed brown sugar
• 4.92 ml cinnamon
• 1.23 ml allspice
• 1.23 ml salt
• 2.46 ml vanilla
• 78.78 ml cold butter, cut into bits

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190C).
2. Butter a 9 inch square baking pan.
3. Peel, core and slice the apples into 1/3 inch slices.
4. Toss them in a large bowl with the lemon juice to prevent discolouration.
5. Layer the apples in the baking pan.
6. Combine the flour, oats, walnuts, coconut, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, salt and vanilla.
7. Add the butter and cut in until mixture resembles coarse meal.
8. Sprinkle over apples and bake in the middle of the oven for 35-40 minutes; or until topping is browned and apples are tender.

Reviews

[chia2160]

i made this usung fresh blueberries and we all enjoyed it. the topping was very nice, loved the addition of the coconut. served it warm with vanilla ice cream, great dessert. thanks ev!

 

[NaCl Caz]

This was lovely. I grated fresh coconut instead of using dried. I may use half the sugar next time, then sprinkle the remaining half over the top to make a crisper topping. Halve the recipe if only cooking for three people - this wasn't as nice the next day.