Time-Saving Thanksgiving (Recipe!)

Thanksgiving is all about hosting family and friends, and Vitamix offers the ability to create delicious, simple recipes sure to impress guests and cut your time in the kitchen. Try the following recipe for Vitamix Apple Crisp, sure to be a holiday hit! —Vita Daily

Vitamix Apple Crisp

28 ounces (790 g) apple, cut into 8 wedges and cored
1 cup (240 ml) water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 Tablespoons (20 g) cornstarch
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
1 cup (145 g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup (90 g) rolled oats
1/2 cup (113 g) butter, softened

Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C). Grease a 9 x 9-inch (23 x 23-cm) pan with cooking spray. Combine the apples, water, vanilla, cornstarch, and sugar in the Vitamix container and secure the lid. Select Variable 6 and remove the lid plug. Insert the tamper and begin Pulsing. Pulse 10 to 12 times, or until the apples are roughly chopped. Place the apple mixture in a saucepot over medium-high heat, and cook for 5 minutes, or until the mixture is thickened. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Rinse the container. Add the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, oats, and butter. Secure the lid, remove the lid plus, and insert the tamper. Select Variable 6 and Pulse 8 times. Remove the lid and scrape the sides. Secure the lid, select Variable 6, and Pulse 6 to 8 times, or until evenly combined. Press half the oat mixture evenly into the pan and up the sides. Pour in the cooled apple mixture. Crumble the remaining oat mixture evenly over the top. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until golden brown. Serve warm.

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