APPLE HONEY CRISP

2 lbs. apples, quartered and sliced (1 1/2 quarts)
1/2 cup plus 1/4 cup honey, divided use
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup flour
1/4 cup butter, softened
FOR SERVING:
Warm Nutmeg Cream (Recipe follows) or ice cream

Toss apples with 1/2 cup honey, cinnamon and nutmeg in bowl. Turn into 2-quart baking dish.

For topping, beat flour with butter and the remaining 1/4 cup honey until crumbly; sprinkle over apples.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is golden.

Serve with Warm Nutmeg Cream or ice cream.

WARM NUTMEG CREAM
Makes 1/2 cup

1/2 cup heavy (whipping) cream
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Combine cream, honey, butter, and nutmeg in saucepan and bring to boil. Simmer, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly.

Makes 6 servings
Source: National Honey Board