COUNTRY APPLE CRISP

This recipe is different in that it uses cornbread stuffing mix in the topping. I have had this recipe 4 or 5 years and if I remember correctly, I got it from Mr. Food.

2 cups corn bread stuffing mix
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
zest of 1 orange
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup sugar, divided
8 Granny Smith or other cooking apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1/2 cup water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a medium bowl, mix the stuffing, butter, orange rind, nuts, spices, and 1/3 cup of the sugar. Set aside.

In another large bowl, mix the sliced apples, remaining 2/3 cup sugar, and water.

Pour apple mixture into a greased 9- x 13-inch baking dish. Spread crumb mixture evenly over apples.

Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until apples are fork tender and juices are bubbly. 

Good served warm or cold.

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