Thanksgiving dinner is getting closer and closer. Starting today, we are going to feature some of the yummiest Thanksgiving
desserts ever! Today's feature: Ted's Montana Grill and the Nutty Apple Crisp Recipe.
Chef Chris Raucci is sharing Ted's own special recipe for this Thanksgiving sweet treat. Starting with tart Granny Smith
apples baked in a warm caramel sauce until tender, Ted's Nutty Apple Crisp comes topped with a crispy oatmeal pecan crust and
a big scoop of Häagen-Dazs® vanilla ice cream. The dessert is big enough to feed two to four people.
Topping Ingredients
1 cup Pecan Pieces
4 oz. Butter
1 cup Pastry Flour
1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/2 cup Oatmeal
Filling Ingredients
1 cup Light Brown Sugar
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup All Purpose Flour
2 tsp. Cinnamon
1/2 tsp. Iodized Salt
2 tsp. Orange Juice
2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
4 oz. Melted Butter
Nutty Apple Crisp Topping
- Place pecans in the food processor and press the pulse button 4 times to blend. Do not over chop the pecans.
- Place all of the ingredients into the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment, mix for 1 minute on low speed. Using a rubber spatula, scrape the paddle and sides of the bowl.
- Mix for 1 additional minute on low speed until small clumps form and the butter is well incorporated.
- Place crisp topping mixture into a bowl with lid.
Nutty Apple Crisp Filling
- Melt the butter.
- Mix the sugars, flour, cinnamon, salt, orange juice and vanilla together in a mixing bowl.
- Add the cream and melted butter to the dry ingredients.
Cooking & Plating
- In an oven proof baking dish, place 8 oz. (by weight) of peeled, cored and thinly sliced apples.
- Add 1/2 cup of the crisp filling and spread evenly over sliced apples. Wet your hands to keep the filling from sticking.
- Spread 6 oz. (by weight) of crisp topping on top of the filling. Do not press the topping down.
- Pre-bake at 425ºF for 9 minutes.
- Hold at room temperature.
- When serving, place the apple crisp into a 325°F oven for 10 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Top with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream.
About Ted's Montana Grill: Ted's Montana Grill was co-founded in 2002 by George McKerrow Jr. and Ted Turner,
the media entrepreneur, environmentalist and philanthropist. Authenticity is a way of life at Ted's - from fresh
food made from scratch, to a dining ambiance that evokes the feeling of being in a turn-of-the-century Montana
grill and bar. There are 55 Ted's Montana Grill restaurants in 19 states.