Spicy Autumn Crisp

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

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To prepare topping.

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Place cookies in a food processor.

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Pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs form to measure 1 / 2 cup.

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Combine cookie crumbs , sugars , and flour in a medium bowl.

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Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is crumbly.

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To prepare filling , combine apple and remaining ingredients in a large bowl.

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Toss well.

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Spoon apple mixture into an 8 inch square baking dish or a 1 1 / 2 quart casserole.

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Sprinkle with topping.

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Bake at 375 degree for 45 minutes or until bubbly.

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Ingredients

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gingersnap cookies, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, butter, granny smith apples, bartlett pears, pitted dates, molasses, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground cloves