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Baked Apples with Crumble Topping

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Like individual apple crisps, only easier. These crumb-top baked apples have become a favourite snack. Also called hassleback apples.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large, firm apples, like Honey Crisp, Pink Lady or Granny Smith
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, divided
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. Crosby’s Fancy Molasses, divided
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 3/4 tsp. cinnamon, divided
  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 Tbsp. rolled oats
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt 1 Tbsp of butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in 1 Tbsp of molasses and ½ tsp cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. Peel the apples and cut in half from top to bottom. Core the apples (use a melon baller or spoon).
  4. Place the apples cut-side down on a cutting board. Cut slices into the apple, 1/4-inch apart, stopping just before you cut through the bottom.
  5. Place the apples in the baking pan, flat-side down. Brush the apples with melted butter and molasses mixture.
  6. Cover pan with foil, and bake for 10-15 minutes, until apples are soft (but not collapsing).

While apples are baking prepare the streusel topping:

  1. Combine remaining Tbsp. of butter with, remaining ½ Tbsp. of molasses, the brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, flour, oats, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Remove apples from oven and top with streusel.
  3. Increase the oven temperature to 425 F
  4. Return apples to oven, uncovered. Bake 10 minutes.
  5. Serve with cream, ice cream or on their own.