Recipe: Apple-Fig Crumble

Apple-Fig Crumble

1 package (8-ounce) BLUE RIBBON ORCHARD CHOICE or SUN-MAID Mission or Calimyrna Figs, stemmed and quatered
3 tablespoons Marsala or water
3 large tart, crisp apples, peeled, cored, cut into thick slices
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon butter

Topping
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Heat oven to 350F. Coat 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Place figs and Marsala in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir until most of liquid is absorbed. Set aside.

Place apples in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with flour and cinnamon, toss to coat.

Heat honey and butter until melted; drizzle over apples. Arrange figs over apples.

For topping combine flour, sugars, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over apples and figs.

Bake 40 minutes or until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Serve warm.

Makes 6-8 servings
Source: Valley Fig Growers