Baker, Baker

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Apple Family Values

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (52)

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Cook Time:
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Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

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Ingredients

3/4 cup oats
3/4 cup flour
2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch kosher salt
1 stick cold unsalted butter, diced
4 Braeburn apples (Fuji will substitute)
4 teaspoons honey

Directions

In a bowl combine all the dry ingredients and diced butter. Rub mixture briskly between finger tips until it forms small moist clumps in a loose sandy mixture. Refrigerate while preparing the apples.

Cut a small layer off the bottom of each apple to create a flat, stable bottom surface. With a small paring knife, cut a cylindrical cone out of the top of the apple, moving about 1-inch outside of the core, similar to removing the top of a pumpkin when carving a Jack O'Lantern. Remove the top and discard. With a melon baller or a teaspoon, remove the remaining core and seeds taking care not to puncture the base of the apple.

Place apples on a baking sheet or pie dish and fill each center with a teaspoon of honey. Spoon in mixture, packing lightly until heaped and overflowing over sides of the apples.

Bake in oven at 350 degrees on the top or middle rack for 40 minutes or until filling is golden brown and the tip of a paring knife can be inserted into the side of the apple with little or no resistance. Let apples stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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Ryan Kent, OH 09-18-2009
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flop
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

You can't go wrong with fruit, cinnamon, and sugar. Alas, this was mediocrity. It didn't really blend in any special way. The... apples don't caramelize at all with the honey-it's just slightly sweeter, with a texture that doesn't really work. No real flavor beyond the struesel at all. Total miss IMO.Read more
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Nicole Rochester, NY 10-10-2008
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Incredible
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Both the flavor and texture of these apples were to-die-for. Warm and sweet, with a faint bit of tartness, a little crunch,... delcious sauce...heavenly. Read more
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Anonymous 07-02-2008
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Heavenly Dessert
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was so easy and tasty. I added a little vanilla extract, as well.
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Brian Plano, TX 02-17-2008
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Another Excellent Alton Recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Turned out beautifully and delicious. I halved the recipe to make only 2 apples, and I still had alot of topping left over.... Just refrigerate the leftover topping and it goes great on a bowl of oatmeal. The skins separate from the apple a little and it doesn't look as appetizing as I thought, but the smell and taste are fantastic. Well worth the effort and a great, easy dessert.Read more
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Anonymous 11-24-2007
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Fantastic and easy..
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Only thing I would change for the next time is to not add as much flour... that will make the streusel topping not so dry...... but so very very easy to make and looks impressive!! :)Read more
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a St. Petersburg, FL 08-21-2007
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Amazing!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Reminds me of warm apple cobbler. Best served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. A family favorite