Apple Pineapple Crisp

This comforting crumb-topped fruit dessert is spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Serve warm, right out of the oven.

Yield

12 servings

Ingredients

2/3 cup granulated (white) sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup cold butter or margarine
1 (3.5 ounce) jar macadamia nuts, chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F (191°C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish with Pan Release or cooking spray.

In a bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, lemon peel, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add the apples and pineapple, toss to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.

In another bowl, combine oats, flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts; sprinkle over apple mixture.

Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Cover loosely with foil; bake 15 minutes longer or until apples are tender and topping is golden.