Apple and walnut crisp

• 1 t cinnamon
• 1 1/2 c wholemeal flour
• 1/2 c rolled oats
• 1/2 t baking powder
• 1/4 t salt
• 1/2 c brown sugar
• 1/4 c chopped walnuts
• 100g butter
• 1 T golden syrup
• 1 t vanilla essence
• 3 apples
• rind of 1 lemon
• 2 T brown sugar
• 1/4 c sultanas

1. Mix together cinnamon, flour, rolled oat, baking powder, salt, brown sugar and walnuts.

2. Combine butter, golden syrup and vanilla in a separate bowl. Micro-cook, high power, 1-1 1/2 minutes. or until the butter has melted. Stir butter mixture into dry ingredients Mix well.

3. Thinly slice apples. Press half the flour mixture into a dish approx. 34 x 18 cm. Top with sliced apple, lemon rind, second measure brown sugar and sultanas. Sprinkle with remaining flour mix.

4. Micro-cook, uncovered, medium power, 8-11 minutes. or until top is fairly dry. (25 minutes. at 180C).

Time: 32 minutes

Comments: Excellent
Source: NZ Microwave Cookbook, page 83