SIX SERVINGS
Prep Time: 15 min
Bake Time: 1 hr (plus cooling)
8 apples—peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup brandy 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted 2 cups whipped cream, for serving
1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; add the apples. In a saucepan, bring the heavy cream, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the brandy, 2 tablespoons butter, the vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil, whisking. Lower the heat to medium and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes; pour over the apples.
2. In a food processor, combine the flour, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the cinnamon. Cut the remaining 1 1/2 sticks butter into 1/2-inch pieces; add to the flour mixture and pulse until coarse crumbs form; stir in the nuts.
3. Scatter the topping over the apples and bake until golden, 1 hour. Let cool for 10 minutes. Serve with the whipped cream.
Prep Time: 15 min
Bake Time: 1 hr (plus cooling)
8 apples—peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup brandy 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted 2 cups whipped cream, for serving
1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; add the apples. In a saucepan, bring the heavy cream, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the brandy, 2 tablespoons butter, the vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil, whisking. Lower the heat to medium and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes; pour over the apples.
2. In a food processor, combine the flour, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the cinnamon. Cut the remaining 1 1/2 sticks butter into 1/2-inch pieces; add to the flour mixture and pulse until coarse crumbs form; stir in the nuts.
3. Scatter the topping over the apples and bake until golden, 1 hour. Let cool for 10 minutes. Serve with the whipped cream.
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