In the fall and winter, my family enjoys eating cooked apples, especially apple crisps. I add spices that are warming and helpful for digestion.
If you want to add a sweetener, use organic coconut sugar, the dehydrated sap of the coconut palm. It's not processed like regular white or brown sugar so it has more minerals, antioxidants and a slightly lower glycemic index. Just as with any other sweetener, use it in moderation. If the apples I use are too tart, I will add coconut sugar.
Betty’s Apple Crisp
Description
Good for balancing vata dosha, and good for pitta dosha as well as kapha dosha in moderation.
Ingredients
Apple filling
Topping
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 F.
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Peel, core and then slice the apples into 1/8 inch thick slices. Place in a medium sized bowl.
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Add the spices to the apples and mix gently until each slice is well coated.
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Arrange the apples neatly in a pie plate. This helps the apples cook evenly, and they look pretty too.
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Mix all the ingredients for the topping thoroughly.
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Place the oat and flax topping on top of the apples. Spread it out evenly to cover the apples completely.
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Cover with a larger deep pie dish, then bake for 30 minutes.
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Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes.
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Let stand a few minutes to cool and then enjoy! It's healthy to eat for breakfast too.
