Eden Farms Maple-Walnut Apple Crisp

Well friends, Fall is here! In fact it just showed up this morning, in full force. I think most everyone welcomes that fresh, crisp air that seems to only stick around for a handful of weeks. We eagerly pull out the sweaters and boots and begin to bundle up. We all love to live and relish in the moments of Fall and what it has to offer to us Michigan folks because we know what is shortly around the corner. (insert Winter…oh no!) Of course what would Fall be without family, friends, football and FOOD?! It always seems that Sunday dinners with family picks up a bit more and the one pot dinners re-enter the stage. Even though we all fill up on chili or roast, we always leave a little room for mom’s famous apple crisp.

Next weeks apples are coming from Eden Farm in Greenville, Michigan. There really is no reason to stray from Michigan for apples during the hustle and bustle of the season. The taste and texture of an apple is the sweet, sweet depiction of what Fall is like here for us in West Michigan. The dedication that the Eden farmers put into the harvest is indescribable.

Here is a video from Eden Farms that you must watch. It is beautifully done and shares a lot of valuable messages. Doorganics is proud to work with such an amazing farm. It is clear that the genuine belief runs deep within their day to day practice. We are happy to keep bringing you what they have to offer right to your door.

Walnut-Maple Apple Crisp

• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/3 cup regular oats
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup chilled butter or stick margarine, cut into small pieces
• 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
• 7 cups sliced peeled Cortland apples (about 3 pounds)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup (Michigan maple syrup – on doorganicgr.com)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 375°.

Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, sugar, oats, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a medium bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is crumbly. Stir in walnuts.

Combine apple and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. Spoon apple mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish or 1 1/2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with crumb mixture. Bake at 375° for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.