Quick Apple Crisp

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                            FOOD FUNNY
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Speaking as a former commissioned salesman, I can tell
you that this one has an element of truth to it. Thanks to
Rosemary Zwick for sending it in.

"Hi Judy," said Joe. "I see you've lost a lot of weight since
you started your new job in sales. Did you put yourself on a diet?"

"No," replied Judy. "My boss put me on commission."

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                            TODAY'S RECIPE
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Here's a quick dessert that's especially good with a scoop of ice cream.

Quick Apple Crisp

For the apples:
2 lbs (900 g) tart green apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1/2 cup (125 ml) raisins
1/4 cup (60 ml) apple juice
1/4 cup (60 ml) firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground cloves

For the topping:
3/4 cup (180 ml) all-purpose flour
1/3 cup (80 ml) firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking powder
1/4 lb (110 g) butter, cut into small pieces

Combine the apple ingredients in a large saucepan and cook,
stirring occasionally, until apples are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Place the apples in a 9-inch (22 cm) pie dish. Combine the
topping ingredients in a small bowl and rub together with your
fingers until the mixture begins to form small clumps. Sprinkle
the topping over the apples and bake in a preheated 375F
(190C) oven for 30 minutes. Serve warm, chilled, or at room temperature.
Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Mon Oct 18 15:22:40 2010