Grandma’s Apple Crisp

Grandma's Apple Crisp is a classic and delicious dessert that combines baked apples with a sweet and crunchy topping. It's a comforting dessert that's perfect for fall or anytime you want a warm and satisfying treat. Here's a simple recipe:

Ingredients:

For the Apple Filling:

• 6-8 medium-sized apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Crisp Topping:

• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), cold and diced into small pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking dish or a similar-sized oven-safe dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss the apples until they are evenly coated with the sugar and spices.
3. Transfer the coated apple slices into the greased baking dish and spread them out evenly.
4. In a separate bowl, make the crisp topping. Combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add the cold, diced butter pieces.
5. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. You want the butter to be well-distributed throughout the topping.
6. Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
7. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45-55 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
8. Remove the apple crisp from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
9. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat.

Grandma's Apple Crisp is a wonderful dessert that captures the comforting flavors of fall. Enjoy!