Apple Zucchini Crisp Dessert
Author: 
Recipe type: Dessert
Prep time: 
Cook time: 
Total time: 
Serves: 4 - 6
 
A sweet fall classic with a twist!
Ingredients
Topping:
  • 1 c Old Fashioned Oats
  • 5 Tbs flour
  • ¾ c brown sugar (not packed)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 stick butter, slightly softened
Filling:
  • 5 medium Apples, peeled, cored & sliced
  • 1 small (about 6-7") zucchini peeled, seeded and sliced
  • 1 Tbs lemon juice
  • ¼ c golden raisins
  • ¼ c brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp allspice or nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp vanilla
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 10"x10"x2" baking dish with non-stick spray.
  2. For topping: In small bowl mix together the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. With pastry cutter or fork, work the butter into the oatmeal mixture until clumpy and well mixed. Set aside.
  3. In medium bowl, toss apples, zucchini and raisins with lemon juice and vanilla. Mix together the brown sugar, sugar, allspice (or nutmeg) and salt. Gently toss with apple mixture to thoroughly coat.
  4. Spread apples evenly over bottom of prepared baking dish. With fingers, crumble the topping over the apples. Place dish in preheated oven, and bake for 25 - 30 minutes, until the topping is crispy and golden on top and apples are bubbly.
  5. Serve warm with or without vanilla bean ice cream.
Recipe by A Hen's Nest - NW PA Single Woman Mom Blog at https://ahensnest.com/2011/08/apple-zucchini-crisp.html