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Gwen Brayshaw’s Apple Crisp Recipe

2018 Baking Court of Honor Recipe.

This year we honor Gwen Brayshaw for her longstanding commitment to the Durham/Middlefield communities. Gwen has been involved with the Fair, both volunteering and decorating at the Middlefield Republican booth (35+ years) and the Baking Committee (20+ years). She is known as the “Cookie Lady” around town! Gwen has chosen her favorite Apple Crisp recipe, obtained from the Girls Club of Meriden, when her daughter was 8 years old. She says it is simple to make and delicious! Thank you, Gwen, for your service and friendship.

Apple Crisp

Ingredients

  • 4 – 5 apples
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup butter

Directions

  1. Butter the base of a 10″ round dish.
  2. Peel and cut apples
  3. In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, oats and flour.
  4. Cut in butter until it resembles small pebbles.
  5. Sprinkle over the apples
  6. Bake at 350° for 45 – 55 mins
  7. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream

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