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Apple Crisp

Bacon Apple Crisp

Do you like apple crisp? Try this bacon apple crisp made in a smoker. The smoky flavor is subtle if you cook over charcoal without chunks of woods. It's easy to make and delicious.
3.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 370 kcal

Ingredients
  

Filling

  • 2 ounces guanciale diced (Pancetta will work as well)
  • 5 apples peeled and cored (like Honeycrisps)
  • cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 ½ tbs all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
  • Pinch salt

Topping

  • 1 stick unsalted butter cut into 8 pieces
  • ½ cup vanilla wafers crushed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • Pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Setup the grill for indirect heating at 400°. Cut the butter and place into the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
  • Fry the guanciale in a cast iron skillet over low heat. When crisp, remove the guanciale with a slotted spoon and dice fine. Do not over cook the guanciale. Wipe out the excess fat from the skillet with paper towels and discard.
  • Cut the peeled and cored apples into one inch pieces. Add them to a medium bowl. Add the diced guanciale. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour and lemon zest, then stir. Add half of the cinnamon and stir. Add the other half of the cinnamon and a pinch of salt and stir again. Spoon the mixture into the skillet and set aside.
  • To make the topping, place the cookie crumbs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, salt and cold butter into a food processor. Pulse 8 - 12 times until the mixture is crumbly and resembles sand. Be careful not to over processes. Sprinkle all of the topping on top of the apples. It may look like a lot, but it will be fine. The butter and sugars will melt and become the gooey sauce.
  • Place the cast iron skillet in your smoker and cook until the top is golden brown, 45 - 60 minutes. Serve warm.

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Nutrition

Serving: 8ozCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 2gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 98mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 3gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 415IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple crisp, bacon apple crisp, smoked dessert
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