Description
Silky smooth hummus emerges as a Middle Eastern culinary treasure, blending creamy chickpeas with zesty tahini and garlic. Mediterranean flavors dance across your palate, inviting you to savor each velvety spoonful of this classic dip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Fats and Binding:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F (175°C), ensuring a consistent heat for optimal baking.
- Select crisp, firm apples and slice them uniformly to create an even layer of fruit in the baking dish.
- Create a flavor foundation by gently coating apple slices with granulated sugar, aromatic cinnamon, warming nutmeg, and bright lemon juice to enhance their natural sweetness and prevent browning.
- Generously grease a 9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Craft a textural topping by combining rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt in a separate mixing bowl.
- Incorporate cold butter into the dry ingredients, using fingertips or a pastry cutter to develop a crumbly, sandy texture that will transform into a golden, crisp layer during baking.
- Distribute the oat mixture evenly across the seasoned apple base, ensuring complete coverage for a consistent, crunchy topping.
- Transfer the assembled crisp to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown color and bubbling fruit edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dessert to cool slightly, which helps the filling set and intensifies the flavors.
- Serve warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a delicate dollop of whipped cream to complement the warm, spiced apple filling.
Notes
- Enhance apple selection by choosing firm, tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for maximum flavor and texture contrast.
- Adjust sweetness levels by reducing sugar for health-conscious diets or using alternative sweeteners like stevia or coconut sugar.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting regular flour with almond flour or gluten-free baking mix to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Boost nutritional value by adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the topping for extra protein and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg