In the Kitchen ~ Peanut Butter Apple Crumble

Im still working my way through hundreds of recipes from the 1940s. Hubby and I are really enjoying them... and they seem to be packed with flavour... even the more weird ones.

This Apple Crumble recipe from Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, September 1948 is a twist on the original and has peanut butter in the topping...only a 1/4 of a cup but it made a difference to the flavour. 

Also, the recipe calls for 2 1/2 cups of sugar in the topping, Even the thought made my sweet tooth go Eeeek!! So I dropped it to a good cup of brown sugar and it worked well for hubby and me

Absolutely delicious.. especially served with some of creamy custard (any excuse)

Peanut Butter Apple Crumble

5 apples, pared and sliced (about 3 cups)
cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons en- riched flour
3/4 cup quick- cooking oats
2½ cup brown sugar
½ cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons butter or fortified margarine

Original Magazine Illustration

• Arrange sliced apples in baking dish.
• Sprinkle with water, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
• Combine remaining ingredients; mix well.
• Spread on apples.
• Bake in slow oven (300°) about 50 minutes.
• Serves 6.

Better Homes and Gardens Magazine
September 1948