Apple Crumble

I won a contest many years ago for my Apple Pie (the credit for which goes to Ann Pillsbury). Initially, when I heard the phrase, "as easy as apple pie", I would think, "what's so easy about that?" and then when I made it, I realized that it was a very simple dish to make. But earlier this week, when I'd invited a friend over for dinner, I didn't have the time to bake a pie, I decided to make Apple Crumble. I tried to look for the recipe in several books (as I didn't have access to the net that day), but I found none. So I made this from memory and it turned out yummy. Don't let the picture deceive you.

Ingredients:

1 Granny Smith Apple (Green)

1 Washington Apple (Red)

1 tsp Cinnamon Powder

1/2 tsp Lime Juice

1/4 cup Brown sugar

2 tbsp Butter

1/3 cup Maida

Peel and slice the apples. Mix the brown sugar with the cinnamon powder. Arrange the apple slices in an microwave safe dish and sprinkle the sugar. Build 2-3 layers alternating the apples and the sugar mixture. Sprinkle the lime juice over this. Leave about a spoonful of the sugar mixture aside. Cook oh high in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.

In a separate bowl, mix the maida and the butter along with the remaining sugar mixture until it resembles bread crumbs or small peas. Press this mixture over the cooked apples and bake in the microwave on high for 8-10 minutes. Allow to stand for 10 minutes for the crust to harden. Cut into pieces and serve with vanilla ice cream.

This is my entry to Weekend Herb Blogging, started by Kalyn and hosted by Kalyn herself.