Microwave Apple Betty

This is the time of year for warm desserts. The cinnamon, apple aroma that drifts to the far reaches of my house is enough to lure my family to the kitchen. This recipe is a favorite of mine, because it requires relatively little cooking time in the microwave oven. I prefer Apple Betty over Apple Crisp, because I had it first and it stuck in my memory. I learned to make it in Home Economics many moons ago. I was a pretty pathetic cook back then, but I *hope* I have gotten much better.

This recipe is altered from one of my favorite, easy cook books:
Company's Coming Microwave Cooking by Jean Pare.
She's a Canadian just like me, eh?

Microwave Apple Betty

6 cups apples, peeled and cut-up (approximately 6 apples)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup white sugar

1-1/4 cup whole wheat flour (use white if you prefer)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 stick butter (1/2 cup)

Mix the white sugar and cinnamon together. Place the cut-up apples in a square casserole dish. Sprinkle with the sugar mixture.

In a medium bowl mix flour and brown sugar together. Melt the butter in the microwave. Stir the butter into the flour. Mix together until crumbly. Spread over apple mixture.

Microwave for 13 minutes on high.

Let cool for for ten minutes before serving, if you can wait that long. ;)