Ah! You’re likely referring to Jonathan apples, a popular tart-sweet apple variety used in cooking and baking. Here’s a classic Jonathan apple recipe for a dessert that really highlights their flavor:
Baked Jonathan Apple Crisp
Ingredients
- 6–7 medium Jonathan apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
For the topping:
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare apples: Toss sliced apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread evenly in the dish.
- Make topping: In a bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Assemble: Sprinkle topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake: 40–45 minutes, until apples are tender and topping is golden brown.
- Serve: Best warm, with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Tips
- Jonathan apples hold their shape well while baking and offer a tangy flavor that balances sweetness.
- You can also use them in apple pies, tarts, or muffins.
- For a festive twist, add chopped pecans or cranberries to the topping.
If you want, I can also give a savory Jonathan apple recipe, like a roasted apple side dish for pork or chicken—it pairs beautifully with meats.
Do you want the savory version too?
