How I LOVE crisp of any kind!!!! apples only,apples with plums, apples and if none of you have tried plouts or aprims (plums crossed with apricots) do so, a real yummy taste treat, apples with fresh cranberries, apples and dried cranberries, a real favorite for Turkey day & Christmas. Having a BEST friend that is an almond rancher, means almonds are added to the streusel topping. sometimes sliced but my favorite is to toast the whole unpeeled almonds then whack them with a mallet to make irregular pieces and mix them in the streusel and sprinkle over the filling.Toasted almonds add a wonderful crunch and texture.You don't want to toast the almonds too much because they can get an over cooked or burned taste if you aren't careful Marty, you are indeed lucky to have access to all kinds of fruits, plus almonds - I love toasted nuts, personally. Just toasted pecans for a pecan/chocolate chip pie today... YUM. Thanks for sharing - PJH

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