Apple Crisp

Directions

1. 1
   Position the oven racks so that there is one rack in the center of the oven.
2. 2
   Preheat the oven to convection bake at 350F.
3. 3
   Butter a 9- or 10-inch pie pan or a 9-inch square baking pan.
4. 4
   In a small bowl, or in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine the sugar, flour, and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon.
5. 5
   Slice the butter into the flour mixture and with a pastry blender, or using 10 on-off pulses of the food processor, cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly.
6. 6
   Sprinkle the apples with the remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon, the lemon juice, and the lemon zest.
7. 7
   Arrange the slices in the baking pan.
8. 8
   Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the top.
9. 9
   Bake in the center of the oven, uncovered, for 35 to 45 minutes or until the apples are fork-tender and the crust is browned and crisp.
10. 10
    Use 6 Bartlett or Bosc pears.
11. 11
    Replace the cinnamon with 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
12. 12
    Use 5 large peeled peaches and 1 cup fresh blueberries.
13. 13
    Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the crust is browned and crisp.