How do you like your apples? I like my apples - crisp, that is with butter, brown sugar, oatmeal and a hint of cinnamon.

If there’s ever a dessert that is truly Canadian I think apple crisp would be it. My mom often made this recipe for us during the wintertime. My favourite part is the crumbly topping. It’s easy to make, and adding things like cranberries or pecans only adds to the flavour.

I love it with ice cream, but you can top it off with butterscotch sauce or fresh whip cream. I think a tart apple like a Granny Smith or McIntosh is the best way to go.

Apple Crisp

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 4 apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Vanilla ice cream on the side

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350degrees Farenheit. Butter an 8 square baking dish

For topping, combine the butter, sugar, flour, oats and cinnamon in a bowl. Work together with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Toss in nuts; set aside.

Toss the apples with lemon juice and spoon into the baking dish. Sprinkle topping evenly over the apples. Bake in center of the oven for 1 hour or until bubbly and the apples are tender. Let cool slightly. Serve warm, topped with ice cream or cream, if desired.

Cheers,

Julie

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