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Apple-Cranberry Crisp with Polenta Streusel Topping

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Apple-Cranberry Crisp with Polenta Streusel Topping

Apple-Cranberry Crisp with Polenta Streusel Topping

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Equipment

  • - Baking Dish

  • - Oven

  • - Mixing Bowls (2-3)

  • - Fork or Whisk

  • - Spatula

  • - Cutting Board

  • - Chef's Knife or Peeler (optional)

  • - Measuring Cups and Spoons

  • - Digital Kitchen Scale

  • - Food Processor (optional)

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon aniseed

  • 1 1/2 cups pastry flour

  • 3/4 cup polenta (coarse cornmeal)*

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 1 large egg, beaten to blend

  • 2 cups fresh cranberries

  • 2/3 cup sugar

  • 2/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar

  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • Vanilla gelato or ice cream

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Toast aniseed in small skillet over medium heat until slightly darker in color, about 3 minutes. Place seeds in processor. Add next 5 ingredients; blend 5 seconds. Add butter; blend, using on/off turns, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Transfer mixture to large bowl. Drizzle egg over and stir until ingredients are evenly moistened.
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Instruction 2

Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine first 8 ingredients in large bowl; stir to blend. Add apples and lemon juice; toss to blend. Transfer filling to 11x7x2- inch glass baking dish (or other shallow 2-quart baking dish).
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Instruction 3

Crumble topping finely over filling. Bake dessert until apples are tender, juices bubble thickly, and topping is crisp and golden, about 1 hour. Cool 15 minutes. Serve crisp warm with gelato.
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Instruction 4

*Sold at some supermarkets and at natural foods stores and Italian markets.
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