This fall has given my family some good apples! I love apple pie, but rarely have the time to make and roll out crusts. So, I have found another way to enjoy my “apples in a pan!” This recipe is from the cookbook my church put out when I was younger. I have modified it over the years to fit my preferences. Enjoy!
APPLE CRUMBLE
3 cups apples, sliced thin (about 3 large apples)
1 cup sugar
1 Tablespoon flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Place thinly sliced apples in large bowl. Add rest of ingredients and mix thoroughly. Set aside.
Topping:
1 cup quick cooking oatmeal
1 cup flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup melted butter
Mix all dry ingredients together, then add melted butter. Stir until thoroughly incorporated. Mixture will be crumbly.
Pour apples into buttered 9×13 pan and spread evenly over bottom of pan.
Pour topping mixture onto apples and press down with hands. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20-30 min.
Enjoy!! I love this recipe over any other “apple crisp” type recipes because the apple mixture creates almost a caramel glaze and the topping is like a warm oatmeal cookie. Put a scoop of vanilla ice cream with it and WOW!! Yummers! I also like to make it in a smaller pan, making a thicker dessert. Just adjust baking time and watch it closely. If overbaked,the edges will be hard.
