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Baked Shortbread Apple Dessert

Just a lovely comforting dessert that i've enjoyed making over the years and a nice change from the standard baked apple pie. it is great using the girl scout shortbread cookies too. you can also substitute the shortbread cookies with oatmeal cookies.

Steps

Melt 6 tablesppons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add cookie crumbs , 1 / 2 cup sugar and cinnamon.
Stir over medium heat for 3 minutes.
Transfer crumbs to a bowl and set aside.
Add remaining 2 tbls.
Butter , the sliced apples , 1 tbls.
Sugar and lemon juice to skillet.
Cover and cook over medium heat until apples are tender , about 10 minutes , stirring frequently.
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
In a 2 quart casserole dish , layer half of the apples and half of the crumbs.
Top with remaining apples , crumbs and then the almonds.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

butter, shortbread cookies, sugar, cinnamon, tart apples, lemon juice, almonds