Ingredients

1 teaspoon aniseed

1 1/2 cups pastry flour

3/4 cup polenta (coarse cornmeal)*

1/2 cup sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 large egg, beaten to blend

Filling:

• 2 cups fresh cranberries
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Vanilla gelato or ice cream

Description

The Fragrant Spices In This Apple Crisp Are Pure Christmas, And The Cornmeal In The Topping Adds A Rustic Touch.

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