Apple Streusel Skillet

On Episode 081, Chef Alekka suggests that a fruit crumble is the perfect dessert for a beginner baker. Excellent during the chillier months of the year. Here is Doug’s recipe for Apple Streusel Skillet, an apple crumble done in a cast-iron skillet.

Ingredients:

For the streusel topping…

3/4 cup Flour

1/4 cup Old-fashioned Oats (optional)

1/2 cup Brown sugar, lightly packed

1/4 cup Sugar 

1 teaspoon Cinnamon 

1/2 teaspoon Ground Cardamom  

1/4 teaspoon Salt 

8 tablespoons Butter, cold and diced

For the skillet apples…(10 inch cast iron skillet)

2 tablespoons Butter

5-6 Fuji or Cosmic Crisp apples, peeled and sliced 

2 tablespoons Brown sugar 

2 tablespoons Cornstarch 

1 teaspoon Vanilla  

2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon Salt

Method:

Preheat oven to 350°F

For the topping, add all streusel ingredients into a large mixing bowl, except for the butter. Whisk to combine. Add the butter and flake through, either with your finger tips or a pastry cutter, until course meal is formed. Place bowl in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Place a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, along with 2 tablespoons of butter. Once the butter is melted at the apples sautéing for 2-3 minutes. Off heat, add the remaining skillet app ingredients and stir.

Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the Apple mixture. Place in the oven and bake a 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes. Apples will be soft and the topping will be a medium brown color.

Allow the apple streusel skillet to cool for 10 to 20 minutes before serving. Serve with whipped cream, crème fraîche, or ice cream.