Apple Crisp

With the weather getting cooler, this Apple Crisp makes you look forward to a cozy evening at home.  In fact, you may not want to leave the house. Easy to make, this dessert can be a great addition to your family’s Thanksgiving dinner.  Served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce, it becomes a dessert that is perfect for a special occasion.

Ingredients For Topping

• 1 cup quick cooking oats (I prefer organic oats)
• 1/8 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• 1/8 cup chopped almonds (optional)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ¾ cup flour
• 12 tbs (1 ½ sticks) cold butter

Ingredients for Apple Filling

• 2 tbs butter plus extra to butter a 9 x 13 inch baking dish
• 10 assorted apples (I used honey crisp and pink lady), peeled, cored, and sliced or cubed.
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbs flour
• 2 tbs cornstarch
• 1/3 cups sugar
• 6  tbs heavy cream

Steps For Topping

Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl.  Using a food processor or two forks cut the butter into the dry ingredients.  You want a crumbly texture. Set aside.

Steps for Apple Filling

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Butter a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
• Toss the apples with the rest of the ingredients for the apple filling.
• Arrange the apple mixture in the dish.
• Top the apple mixture with the oats topping mixture.
• Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until the apples are tender and the topping is crisp.
• Serve with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.