Amaretti Apple Crisp

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Place apples in an 8-by-8-by-2-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. Add 3 tablespoons of the lemon juice, and toss to combine.

2. Step 2

   Place the cornstarch in a very small bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice. Stir in remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar and the almond extract, nutmeg and cloves.

3. Step 3

   Add the cornstarch mixture and almonds to the apples, and toss to combine. Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap. Cook at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 7 minutes, stirring once. Then prick the plastic to release steam.

4. Step 4

   Remove from the oven, uncover and set aside. Preheat the broiler.

5. Step 5

   Place the butter in a 1-cup glass measure. Cook, uncovered, for 1 minute, then remove from the oven.

6. Step 6

   Place the butter, amaretti and remaining brown sugar in a food processor. Process until finely chopped. Sprinkle over the apples, and brown under broiler for about 3 minutes.