Mrs Baird’s Apple and Walnut Crisp
Serves 8
4 gala apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice frozen concentrate, thawed
1 teaspoon lemon zest (grated lemon peel)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 slices Mrs Baird's Potato Bread, torn into pieces
1/4 cup walnuts
1/4 cup dried cherries
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Preheat oven to 375° F. Place apple slices, 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, orange juice frozen concentrate, lemon zest, lemon juice, flour, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a nonstick 8-inch square baking pan and stir until ingredients are evenly distributed. Place Mrs Baird's Potato Bread in a food processor and process for 5 to 10 seconds to form soft bread crumbs. Add walnuts, dried cherries, butter, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, and 1/2 cinnamon to food processor, and process for 1 to 2 seconds to combine. Sprinkle mixture evenly over apple slices and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until apples are tender and bread crumb mixture is golden brown and toasted.
