Marias Gamesa® Apple Cookie Crumble

Marias Gamesa^® Apple Cookie Crumble

Crumble Topping:
1 pkg 4.9 oz	Marias Gamesa^®
1/2 cup	large-flake (old-fashioned) rolled oats
1/2 cup	packed brown sugar
2 tbsp	all-purpose flour
1/2 cup	cold butter, cubed
Apple Filling:
8	apples cored, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup	granulated sugar
1 tsp	freshly grated lemon zest
2 tbsp	freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp	vanilla extract
1/2 tsp	ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp	ground nutmeg
2 tbsp	cornstarch
3 tbsp	butter, cubed

1

Preheat oven to 375˚F.
2

Crumble Topping: In food processor, pulse Marias Gamesa^® Cookies until finely crushed (makes about 1 cup).
3

In medium bowl, stir together cookie crumbs, rolled oats, brown sugar and flour. Using fingertips, cut in butter until crumbly.
4

Apple Filling: In large bowl, toss together apples, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg until well combined. Sprinkle in cornstarch and toss to combine. Scrape into greased 10-inch deep dish pie plate. Dot with butter. Sprinkle with crumble topping.
5

Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until topping is golden brown, apples are tender and filling is bubbling. Let cool slightly before serving.
6

Tips: Serve apple crumble with scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.
7

All-purpose baking apples work well in this crumble, such as Honeycrisp, Cortland and/or Crispin.