Apple Honey Crisp
Makes 6 servings

1 kg	Cortland, Empire or McIntosh apples, cored and sliced	2 lbs.	
125 mL	honey	½ cup	
5 mL	ground cinnamon	1 tsp.	
2 mL	nutmeg	½ tsp.	
250 mL	all-purpose flour 	1 cup	
60 mL	butter or margarine, softened	¼ cup	
60 mL	honey 	¼ cup 	

1.	Toss apples with 125 mL (½ cup) honey, cinnamon and nutmeg in bowl. Turn into 1.8-litre (2-quart) baking dish.
2.	For topping, beat flour with butter and 60 mL (¼ cup) honey until crumbly; sprinkle over apples.
3.	Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 40 to 45 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is golden.
4.	Serve with Warm Nutmeg Cream or ice cream.

Warm Nutmeg Cream
Makes 125 mL (½ cup)

125 mL	whipping cream	½ cup 	
30 mL	honey	2 tbsp.	
30 mL	butter or margarine	2 tbsp.	
1 mL	nutmeg	¼ tsp.	

1.	Combine all ingredients in saucepan and bring to boil. Simmer, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly.
2.	Serve over Apple Honey Crisp and enjoy.

Note: Honey is a safe and wholesome food for adults and children, but it should not be fed to infants less than a year old. 

Recipe inspired by National Honey Board ©