Apple Crisp, #SundaySupper

NinjaBaker — Sat, 11 Jun 2016 06:45:21 +0000

Celebrating Dads on Father’s Day is as American as Apple Pie…Or Apple Crisp. I figure my apple crisp is the 2016 version of the classic pie. Sugar seems to be a dirty word today. Especially in Southern California where I live. So, my apple crisp is created with organic Fuji apples, organic oats, Japanese yuzu citrus juice, a bit of brown sugar and spelt flour. Surprisingly, this Oreo-loving Ninja didn’t miss the white sugar. The sweet crunch of the crumble mingles with the tart apples and is yummy! Fuji apples are usually honey like on their own. However, the Japanese yuzu citrus juice adds a delightful sour accent.

Ninja Note 1: If you prefer an American Apple Pie taste, substitute lemons for the Japanese yuzu.
Ninja Note 2: If less sugar is to your liking, Japanese yuzu juice is available online and at most Asian markets.

My own father lives in Florida, is 93 and is not so prejudiced against sweet stuff. This explains his penchant for swirling on piles of fake whipped cream onto any dessert. Even his favorite cheesecake. At 93, he’s entitled to enjoy his apple crisp or even an entrée with whipped cream. Don’t you think?

Father’s Day was imported into my home country of Japan in the 1950s. Like other imported American traditions (think Valentines and Mother’s Day), the holiday serves as a good excuse for companies to sell, sell, sell! Sake rice wine companies, sporting goods manufacturers and stylish gourmet chocolates spend beaucoup advertising yen to benefit from the American born Father’s Day. But no matter where I am no reminder is needed to celebrate my dear Dad. How are you celebrating?

Apple Crisp

Organic Fuji Apples sprinkled with Japanese citrus yuzu juice baked with oats, brown sugar and spelt spell deliciousness in any season. The sweet crunch of the crumble mingles with the tart apples and is yummy!

Patience is required for chopping the Fuji apples into bits. The trick is to play a TV show you love so time passes quickly. The rewards of this healthful but delicious dessert are well worth the time in the kitchen.

Ninja Note: The Japanese yuzu fruit is more bitter than a lemon or lime. So, the apples don’t taste as sweet. If you prefer, a sweeter apple crisp, use lemons. Use a combo of lemons and limes if you don’t want to buy the Japanese yuzu citrus juice online or at your local Asian market.

This recipe is adapted from The Love & Lemons Cookbook.

Ingredients:

3 organic Fuji apples, chopped (minus the seeds!)
¼ cup Japanese citrus yuzu juice
(available online and at Asian markets)
Heaping 1/3 cup of organic rolled oats
Overflowing 1/3 cup of chopped walnuts
Mound of ¼ cup of spelt flour (or wheat flour)
Generous 1/3 cup of brown sugar
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cardamom
Two pinches of sea salt
5 tablespoons hardened coconut oil (or coconut butter)
+ extra for greasing 6 small ramekins
½ cup dried cherries

Directions:

Coat the ramekins with coconut oil or butter. Set the oven to 375°

As you chop the apples, sprinkle with Japanese citrus yuzu juice.

Toss together the oats, nuts, spelt, brown sugar, spices and salt in a bowl.

In another bowl, mix together ½ the oats/nuts/sugar ‘n spice mixture from the bowl
with the Japanese yuzu juice sprinkled Fuji apples. Work the coconut oil into the mix along with the cherries. Press into the ramekins. Top with the remaining oats/nuts/sugar ’n spice mixture.

Rotating halfway, bake for 36 minutes or until the apples look golden brown.

Today's Father's Day Sunday Supper celebration is hosted by the lovely Sarah of the Chef Next Door.

Appetizers & Snacks:

Best Popcorn Ever (with Nutritional Yeast!!) by The Wimpy Vegetarian
Easy Homemade Pretzel Recipe by April Golightly
Nana’s Pimento Cheese by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures

Beverage:

Bourbon Sweet Tea Cocktail by Cosmopolitan Cornbread

Breakfast:

Dad’s Favorite Blueberry Pancakes by Family Around The Table
Steak & Egg Breakfast Skillet by Caroline's Cooking

Condiments & Sauces:

Beerinara by What Smells So Good?
Homemade Refrigerator Pickle Relish by Renee’s Kitchen Adventures

Desserts:

Apple Crisp by Ninja Baker
Banana Berry Bread by Desserts Required
Blackberry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream by Simple and Savory
Black Bourbon Walnut Brownies with Maple-Candied Bacon by The Crumby Cupcake
Blueberry Ice Cream Cookie Bars by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Cherry Garcia Bars by Pies and Plots
Chocolate Marshmallow Cupcakes by Crazed Mom Lifestyle & Recipes
Pineapple Upside Down Cake by Grumpy's Honeybunch
Coconut Cream Pie by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Tempura Strawberries by Baking Sense
German Chocolate Brownie Pie by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Graham Cracker Chocolate Chunk No-Churn Ice Cream by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Grilled Fruit Kabobs with Fresh Whipped Cream by Helpful Homemade
Peach Crumble Bars by The Finer Cookie
Personal Banana Cream Pie by Food Lust People Love
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie by The Chef Next Door
Maizena Tamal by Basic N Delicious
Mom's Carrot Cake by Jennifer Cooks

Main Dishes:

Bacon Patty Melts by Cookin’ Mimi
BBQ Salmon Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing by PancakeWarriors
Beef Shepherd’s Pie Casserole by Cooking Chat
Buffalo Chicken Tacos by Palatable Pastime
Carolina-Style BBQ Burger by The Redhead Baker
Coffee-Rubbed Prime Rib Roast by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Fried Chicken by Tramplingrose
Grilled Chicken and Beef Stir Fry by The Freshman Cook
Grilled Filet Mignon with Zip Sauce by A Day in the Life on the Farm
Italian Sausage and Peppers by Monica's Table
Moroccan Preserved Lemon Chicken Tagine by Curious Cuisiniere
Philly Style Slow Roasted Pork Sandwich with Broccoli Rabe and Provolone by The Hungry Goddess
Sharp Cheddar and Crispy Onion Burgers with Horseradish Sauce by A Mind Full Mom
Skillet Spaghetti and Meatballs by From Gate to Plate
Spicy Fish Tacos with Garlic-Chive Aioli by Wholistic Woman
Turkey Chorizo Burgers with Guacamole by Books n’ Cooks
Vegetarian “Philly Cheesesteak” by Take A Bite Out of Boca
Walnut Cauliflower Zucchini Boats by Beauty and the Beets

Side Dishes:

Chipotle Lime Cole Slaw by Dizzy Busy and Hungry
The Ultimate BLT Pasta Salad by Cooking with Carlee

Plus What Dad Really Wants for Father’s Day from Sunday Supper Movement

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. To get more great Sunday Supper Recipes, visit our website or check out our Pinterest board.Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.mate BLT Pasta Salad by Cooking with Carlee

Wishing you a day full of fun and good memories with your Dad.

The Ninja Baker

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Apple Crisp, #SundaySupper