ZoomTM Apple Crunch

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   In medium bowl, blend together Zoom Hot Cereal mix, flour, brown sugar, maple syrup and cinnamon.
3. 3
   Cut in 1/3 cup butter with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles size of small peas.
4. 4
   Press half of mixture into lightly greased 8x8x2-inch pan.
5. 5
   Layer with sliced apples.
6. 6
   Sprinkle remaining mixture over apples.
7. 7
   Sprinkle the nuts on top.
8. 8
   Dot with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
9. 9
   Bake 40-45 minutes.
10. 10
    Cover the dish the final 15 minutes of baking to avoid the nuts burning.
11. 11
    After removing the apple crunch from the oven set it aside to cool slightly-about 10 to 15 minutes.
12. 12
    Serve warm and if desired with vanilla ice cream or real whipped cream.