Apple Crisp

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Position the oven racks so that there is one rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to convection bake at 350°F. Butter a 9- or 10-inch pie pan or a 9-inch square baking pan.

   Step 2

   In a small bowl, or in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine the sugar, flour, and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon. Slice the butter into the flour mixture and with a pastry blender, or using 10 on-off pulses of the food processor, cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly.

   Step 3

   Sprinkle the apples with the remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon, the lemon juice, and the lemon zest. Arrange the slices in the baking pan. Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the top.

   Step 4

   Bake in the center of the oven, uncovered, for 35 to 45 minutes or until the apples are fork-tender and the crust is browned and crisp.

2. Pear Crisp

   Step 5

   Use 6 Bartlett or Bosc pears. Replace the cinnamon with 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.

3. Peach and Blueberry Crisp

   Step 6

   Use 5 large peeled peaches and 1 cup fresh blueberries. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the crust is browned and crisp.