Apple crumb dessert

The filling

-2½ pounds apples that are not too sweet

-2 teaspoons lemon juice

-2 tablespoons sugar

-1½ tablespoons cornstarch

-¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

The crumb topping

-½ cup all-purpose flour

-¼ cup sugar

-¼ cup dark brown sugar firmly packed

-½ teaspoon grated lemon zest

-¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

-¼ teaspoon ground ginger

-¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

-Pinch of salt

-¼ cup cold unsalted butter,cut into ½-inch pieces

Grease an 8-inch square glass baking dish.

Prepare the filling

: Wash , cored , and cut each apple in 12 quarters.

In a small bowl,stir together the sugar,cornstarch and cinnamon.

In a large bowl,toss the apples with the lemon juice,add the sugar mixture and toss the aples until the quarters are evenly coated.

Prepare the topping

: In a food processor,combine the flour,both sugars,lemon zest,spices and salt.

Add the butter and process until the mixture forms fine crumbs.(can be prepared by hand).

Spoon the apples and any juice into the prepared baking dish and level the surface.

Sprinkle the crumb topping over the apples.

Bake in the oven 350*F for about 1 hour,until the juices are bubbling and the crumb topping is lightly browned.

Serve warm or chilled.

Bon Appétit