Honey, Brown Butter & Brandy Apple Crisp

1. For crumble, in mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream butter, honey and brown sugar. Add flour, oats, cinnamon and salt; mix until well combined. Gently fold in puffed rice cereal. Refrigerate until chilled.

2. For filling, in small saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Cook until nicely browned and nutty.

3. In small bowl, whisk together apple cider and cornstarch until smooth; quickly add to butter mixture, whisking constantly. Stir in honey, cinnamon and brandy. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a simmer. Remove from heat and cool.

4. In large bowl, toss apples with flour; drizzle with cider-honey mixture. Toss well to combine.

5. Preheat oven to 350 F. Place 1½ cups apple filling in each of 10 individual baking dishes. Top with ½ cup crumble. Bake on sheet pan for 35 to 40 minutes, or until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling. Hold at room temperature up to two days before serving.

Photo courtesy of National Honey Board