Apple Crisp

An easy and delicious dessert perfect any time of year!


Apple Crisp - Hot and delicious from the oven!

Cook time: 1 hour Prep time: 30 min.

Ingredients:

5 large Granny Smith or Fuji apples (NOTE: Any firm, tart baking apple will work just fine!)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 cup flour
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup old fashioned oats

Peel, core, and slice the apples into bite-sized pieces, roughly 1/2" thick. Place apple slices in an even layer in an oven-safe baking dish approximately 8" X 12" X 2" in size. Sprinkle apples evenly with the granulated sugar and the cinnamon.

In a medium bowl, combine the butter, flour, light brown sugar, and oats and, using a pastry blender or two forks, cut together these ingredients until they resemble a coarse meal (about the size of small peas) to prepare the crisp topping.

Evenly distribute the crisp topping over the apples, sugar, and cinnamon.

Place the crisp in a 350 degree preheated oven and bake for one hour until the topping is browned and the apples are tender and bubbly. Allow to cool at least 30 minutes prior to serving.

Serving suggestion: Serve in small bowls while still slightly warm along with a generous scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. The ice cream will melt slightly and make a yummy sauce for the dessert!

I hope you all enjoy this simple dessert at your next fall gathering. Be sure to share your feedback as a comment to this post! And stay tuned for some unique Halloween treat ideas coming soon along with a recipe for Slow Cooker Beef Stew! YUM!