betty crocker of the new millenium

for mom & the recipe archieves...
my adaptation of Betty's Crocker's Apple Crisp recipe, after i verified that my book omitted the oats that are included in the online version. (how can one omit the oats???) i think this is how recipes should be written. maybe one day i will compile such a book.

Mindful Apple Crisp

4 medium hand-picked-by-mom & gram cooking apples
3 heavy drizzles of agave nectar
slightly more than 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
slightly more than 1/2 cup oats
slightly less than 1/3 cup softened soy-free Earth Balance
cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg & ginger to taste
(take it easy when using freshly grated nutmeg... *ahem*)
(postscript: needs nuts. pecans, maybe?)

Become present with your actions. Sing if so moved.

Heat oven to 375F while you mindfully peel the apples and try not to break the skin peel coils. Dance between each apple. Stop wanting to be done peeling & slicing. Appreciate each miraculous fruit. Let EarthBalance sit on the pre-heating stove while you peel.

Slice the apples into your greased square baking dish and happily douse them in extra cinnamon.

Stir all other ingredients together, taking it easy on that fresh nutmeg. *ahem*

Sprinkle topping over the apples before you eat it all.

Bake 25ish minutes until topping is golden & apples still have a bit of life, er, I mean crunch, per your preference.

Blog recipe while sipping spiced cider & appreciating the heavenly autumnal baking smell.

Give thanks before taste testing to ensure this recipe is worth retaining.

Take to yoga class & share!