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Apple Cheese Crisp 

Filling 

5 medium apples, preferably Jonathan or Paula Reds or Prairie Spy 
1/2 cup granulated sugar 
1/2 cup brown sugar 
1 tsp grated lemon rind 
1/2 tsp ground cardamom 
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 
2 tbl water or cider 
1 tbl fresh lemon juice 

Topping 

1 cup all-purpose flour 
1/2 cup granulated sugar 
1 tsp salt 
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar 
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 

Makes 6 servings. 

Preheat the oven to 325° F. 
Peel, core and slice the apples into a buttered 8-inch square baking dish. 
In a small bowl, combine the sugars, rind, cardamom and cinnamon. 
Sprinkle over the apples and mix with your hands. 
Sprinkle the water or cider and lemon juice over the apples. 

In a medium bowl, combine all the topping ingredients 
  and mix to a crumbly consistency. 
Pat over the apples. 
Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the mixture is golden brown 
  and bubbles up in the center. 
Serve warm with cream. 

From Heartland, Marcia Adams, 1991. 

Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 
From: Juliann Tarsney 
Subject: Recipe: Apple Cheese Crisp