Comfort Food Fix by Ellie Krieger

Apple Crisp

Adapted from Comfort Food Fix by Ellie Krieger Makes 8 servings

INGREDIENTS FOR THE TOPPING: 1/ 3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats ½ cup whole-wheat pastry flour ¼ cup sliced almonds 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/ 8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 to 2 tablespoons cold water

INGREDIENTS FOR THE FILLING: 3 large Rome or Empire apples (about 1½ pounds) 3 medium Golden Delicious apples (about 1 pound) 3 medium Granny Smith apples (about 1 pound) ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. To make the topping, place the oats, flour, almonds, wheat germ, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a food processor and process until well combined. Add the butter and oil and pulse until lumps form. Add the water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough just holds together when you press it between your fingers. Transfer to a bowl and using your fingers, press the dough to create several pea-size lumps for texture. Chill until ready to use.
3. To make the filling, leaving the peels on, core and cut the apples into ¼-inch-thick wedges. Toss the wedges with the lemon juice and maple syrup until well coated. Sprinkle with the flour and toss until well combined. Spoon the apple mixture into a 3- to 3½-quart shallow baking dish and sprinkle the dough evenly over the top.
4. Bake in the middle of the oven until bubbling, the apples are tender, and the topping is golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes.