Isaacs' Home Recipes Main Dessert Recipes Apple Crisp #3

Apple Crisp #3

5 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
1 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup water

In a bowl, combine the apples, 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon.
Transfer to a greased 8" square baking pan.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and remaining sugar.
Cut in butter until crumbly.
Sprinkle over apples, pressing down to smooth top.
Slowly pour water over the top; sprinkle with remaining cinnamon.
Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until apples are tender.
Serve warm.

* 8 servings

(Taste of Home -  June/July 2005)