Apple Cheddar Crisp

Ingredients

4 cups Jonathan, Granny Smith or other baking apple, cored, and cut into 1 inch chunks

Zest and Juice of 1 orange

4 tbsp. organic cane sugar

= Topping:

6 oz. butter

1 cup Whole Wheat AP or Pastry Flour

3/4 cups rolled oats

1/4 cup brown sugar

4 oz. cheddar cheese, small cubes

1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped

1 tsp. salt

Directions

In food processor, pulse butter into flour until small crumbs form.Add oats, cheese, sugar, nuts and salt, pulse until combined.Set aside.

Meanwhile: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter or spray with a cooking spray, a 9 inch pie pan or an 8 x 8 baking dish.Set aside. Place the apple chunks and orange zest in a large bowl. Toss with the orange juice and sugar. Transfer to your prepared baking dish. Spread the topping evenly over the apples.Bake for 25-35 minutes until golden brown.

Serves 6-8 people