Apple Crisp

Like any good autumn, we have been experiencing a rather constant influx of apples around here. Just the other day, Anna came home from her grandparents' house with a sackful of newly picked golden delicious, red delicious, and granny smith apples—and something needed to be done about it. So I made one of my seasonal favorites, Apple Crisp. Famous for being both delicious and ridiculously easy, this one is a winner.





Apple Crisp

6 large apples (I like to use a mix, like a couple golden delicious, braeburn, and a granny smith)
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. flour
3/4 c. butter
1 1/4 c. rolled oats
vanilla ice cream (not optional)

Peel, core, and thinly slice apples. Arrange in a buttered 9x13 baking dish. Combine brown sugar and flour. Cut butter into mixture as for pastry. Stir in rolled oats. Spoon topping over apples, pressing down lightly. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream, and be grateful for good food on a cold day.

Sweaters, magically colored leaves, apple crisp. What do you love about the fall?