Passover Apple Crisp
For a light and fruity end to a big Passover meal, this apple crisp is the perfect choice. Once the prepping of the apples is done, this recipe comes together in just minutes.
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray
Topping
- 1 cup matzo meal
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup coconut palm sugar see MPM Mini-Bites or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Filling
- 8-10 medium Granny Smith apples about 3 pounds, peeled, cored, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 3/4 cup coconut palm sugar or brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat 9 x 13-inch baking pan with olive oil spray.
- Topping: in a medium bowl, stir together all ingredients with a fork, combining well. Set aside.
- Filling: in a large bowl, toss together all ingredients with a large spoon, combining well. Spoon filling into prepared baking dish.
- Assembly and Baking: sprinkle topping evenly over apples. Bake, uncovered, for about 1 hour or until apples are soft and topping is lightly browned. (Cover lightly if topping seems to be browning too quickly.) Remove from oven. Serve warm.
Notes
Make Ahead and Storage Tips: topping may be prepared up to 1 week ahead. Filling may be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover each separately and refrigerate. Before baking, spoon filling into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with topping. Proceed as directed above. Leftover apple crisp may be reheated at 300 degrees F, covered, for 15 minutes or until warmed through. Baked apple crisp may also be frozen, tightly wrapped for up to 4 months. Allow to defrost before reheating.
Coconut Palm Sugar: I have been searching for a healthier sweetening alternative for use in desserts and have been experimenting with coconut palm sugar. Brands to look for are Coconut Secret and Wholesome Sweeteners.
Reportedly lower glycemic and possibly suitable for some diabetics, coconut palm sugar has a similar look, taste and texture of brown sugar, albeit to some, less sweet. Coconut palm sugar can replace cane sugar in equal amounts in recipes. Do your own research about this unprocessed sweetener to decide if it’s an acceptable choice for you. Naturally, if you have a medical concern, check first with your health care practitioner.
If you prefer not to use coconut palm sugar, you can use an equal amount of brown sugar.
Another Passover recipe you may enjoy is No-Noodle Veggie Kugel.
