Apple Crisp

One of my colleagues at work gave me a bag of apples from her neighbor's tree. And a strong hint that I should use them to make a treat for the office! I made this apple crisp, and it was a HUGE hit. No wonder - juicy, cinnamon and sugar apples are cooked under a oatey topping that - true to its name - becomes crisp! It is SOOO good. Topped with vanilla ice cream, this is a wonderful seasonal dessert, and I wouldn't blame you if you wanted to eat it for breakfast, too. (It's fruit and oatmeal, right??)

First prepare the apples. This will take awhile, because you need about 10 cups! You want to peel, core and slice the apples - I have one of these neat tools. I only use it once or twice a year but it is worth it!

Toss the apples with the lemon juice, and then transfer them to a 9x13 baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon and then sprinkle over the apples.

Stir to coat all the apple pieces, then pour the water over.

For the yummy topping, combine the flour, brown sugar,

and oats. Use a fork to mix in the butter until the mixture is clumpy.

Top the apples with the oat mixture

then sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake for about 45 minutes until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbly.

You can serve this warm, or at room temperature. But be sure to serve it with vanilla ice cream. (With caramel sauce if you're really daring...)

One year ago: Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Two years ago: Carrot Cherry Bread
Three years ago: Pear Custard Bars

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Apple Crisp

10 cups all-purpose apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup water

Crisp topping:
1 cup oats
1 cup flour
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Place the sliced apples in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Mix the sugar, flour and cinnamon together, and sprinkle over apples. Stir well to coat all the apples, then pour water evenly over all.

For the topping, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar and butter together. Mix up with a fork until the topping is clumpy. Crumble evenly over the apple mixture. Sprinkle with the cinnamon.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream. Serves 12.