Honeycrisp apples.....just the name makes your mouth water.
Honeycrisp apples.....just the name makes your mouth water.
Apple Layer: In the bowl of a food processor, combine the sugar and the scraped vanilla bean seeds; process until the seeds are well dispersed in the sugar. In a large bowl, combine the apples, vanilla/sugar mixture, and the remaining apple layer ingredients; mix well until apples are evenly coated before pouring into sprayed oblong baking dish.
INGREDIENTS 4 1/2 to 5 pounds honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes or slices 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped 2/3 cup white granulated sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1-2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon salt
Crumble Topping: processor sugar/vanilla seeds til seeds are well dispersed . Add the flour, cinnamon, and salt; pulse a couple of times to incorporate. Add the chilled butter cubes and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With your hands, squeeze small amounts of the crumb mixture together to form clumps before covering the apple layer (not all of the crumbs will clump - that's okay).
INGREDIENTS 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped 1 cup white granulated sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 16 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled, cut into cubes
Bake uncovered on center rack 450 deg 45 minutes. Cool at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with ice cream or a dollop of lightly sweetened Vanilla Whipped Cream.
