Apple Crisp

APPLE CRISP INGREDIENTS:

* 3 pounds tart apples

* 2 tablespoons lemon juice

* 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed

* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

* 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

* 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

* 1/3 cup granulated sugar

* 1/3 cup rolled oats

* 4 tablespoons cold butter (1/2 stick)

* 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans



PREPARATION:

1. Peel, core and chop the apples; toss in a bowl with lemon juice.

2.In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; add to the apples and toss to combine.

3. In another bowl combine flour, sugar and oats.

4. Cut butter into 8 small pieces, and cut butter into flour with a pastry blender or two forks until mixture is crumbly.

5. Stir in the chopped nuts.

6. Butter a 9-inch square baking dish.

7. Spread apple mixture in bottom of baking dish then sprinkle with flour mixture.

8. Bake at 375° for 30 to 45 minutes, or until apples are tender and topping is lightly browned.

Serve warm or at room temperature, with vanilla ice cream or a little heavy cream, if desired.

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