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August 2, 2011
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Oaty Apple Crisp

Treasured Desserts
Prep time:
24 minutes
baking time:
30 minutes

Helping Grandma select Rome Beauty or Jonathan apples for the crisp was as special as the dessert.

Helping Grandma select Rome Beauty or Jonathan apples for the crisp was as special as the dessert.

Ingredients

Serves 6 

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 5 or 6 medium Rome Beauty or Jonathan apples
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, optional
Directions
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat bottom and sides of a 3-quart baking dish lightly with butter.

  2. 2

    Combine granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium bowl and mix well.

  3. 3

    Peel and slice apples to yield about 7 cups. Add apples to sugar mixture and toss to coat. Spoon into prepared baking dish.

  4. 4

    Combine oats, brown sugar, flour and salt in a medium bowl and mix well. Add butter, stirring with a fork until mixture is crumbly. Spread crumb mixture over apple mixture.

  5. 5

    Bake until browned and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

  6. 6

    Spoon warm apple crisp into dessert bowls. Top each serving with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

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Grandma's Secret Tip

Grandma's Secret Tip

When there was leftover apple crisp, Grandma considered it an instant breakfast and we thought it was such a treat. She served the crisp at room temperature topped with a drizzle of heavy cream or a dollop of sweetened sour cream.

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