This recipe came to us in 1987 from Eric Michael Gillett, then the ringmaster for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Citrus zest and fresh, grated ginger set this recipe apart from the rest.
Ingredients
- 3 Granny Smith apples, about 1 1/2 pounds
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- Grated zest of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- ¼ cup butter
- 6 tablespoons flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
367 calories; 12 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 64 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 46 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 30 milligrams cholesterol; 4 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
4 servings
Preparation
- Peel, quarter and core apples and slice each into sixteenths.
- Mix slices with lemon juice, zest and grated ginger.
- Cut butter into small bits and mix with flour, sugar and cinnamon until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Place apples in bottom of 4 buttered baking dishes (1 1/2- to 2-cup capacity) and sprinkle butter mixture over top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes, or until apples are cooked but still hold their shape.
- Serve with clotted cream or heavy cream alongside.
45 minutes
Dining and Cooking