Gravenstein Apple-Raisin Crisp With Vanilla Ice Cream

Gravenstein Apple-Raisin Crisp

With Vanilla Whipped Cream

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This is another recipe from the Wine Spectator, November 30, 2006 edition.  I always enjoy the recipes from Wine Spectator.  They are always very tasty, maybe considered gourmet and do require a little time in preparation.  I will say the end result is worth the effort.

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Ingredients:

For the filling:

1 1/2 cups raisins

1/2 cup dark rum

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup all purpose flour

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/4 cup water

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1 tablesoon fresh lemon juice

8 Gravenstein apples, peeled. cored, and diced

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For the streusel:

3 cups all purpose flour

2 cups rolled oats

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1 1/2 cups light brown sugar

1 cup walnuts chopped

2 teaspoons salt

1 pound unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces

Vanilla Whipped Cream for serving.  The recipe is posted on my blog with the recipe for the Pecan-Pumpkin Strudel.

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Directions:

To make the Filling:  

Place the raisins in a glass bowl, and add the rum.  Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 30 seconds.  Remove from the microwave and let stand until the raisins have absorbed all of the liquid, about 10 minutes.

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Whisk the flour, sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl.  Add the water, butter, juice and plumped raisins.  Add the apples and toss to coat. Reserve.

To make the streusel: 

Place the flour, oats, sugar, walnuts and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.  Add the butter and work the mixture until it reaches the "sandy" texture; be careful not to overmix.

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Heat the oven to 350'F.  Place the reserved apple mixture into the bottom of a 3 quart glass or ceramic baking dish, and scatter the streusel over the top.  Bake until the streusel is golden and crisp and the liquid from the filling is bubbling. (place a sheet of foil under the crisp to catch filling overflow.  Remove from the oven.  Serve slightly cooled or at room temperature  with vanilla whipped cream.  Serves 10