Apple Crisp

Tim's Kindergarten class went apple picking this Friday. the apples were picked fresh from the tree, but by the time they made it home they were looking quite abused, ( like a kindergartener had been carrying them around for 6 hours)  and needed to be used A.S.A.P. It was fine though because Tim was very excited about cooking up a dessert for us with his special apples. He was gracious enough to let his brother help, and together they created this excellent apple crisp.

I LOVE this recipe. It really is the best apple crisp recipe I have ever used. I don't like apple crisp that claims to have met cinnamon once, I want them to be in love. This recipe loves its spice and the crisp is just enough. It is easy, quick and delicious.

Apple Crisp

filling:
10 cups apples, peeled, cored and sliced
3/4 cup sugar
1 Tablespoon corn starch
juice from one lemon
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice

crisp topping:
1 1/2 oats
2/3 cups flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted

1. Mix the apples, sugar, & spices together in a medium bowl. Dissolve the corn starch in the lemon juice in a small bowl, then mix it into the apple mixture. Pour apples into a 9X13 pan.

2. Combine all dry topping ingredients in a bowl and mix to incorporate. Then add the butter, mix together until there are pea sized crumbly bits.

3. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes.