Buttery Apple Crumble

This is a moist version of what my mother called Apple Crisp. Delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Be sure to use an apple that holds its shape during baking like a Braeburn, Jonathan or Northern Spy.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 9

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 1⁄4 cups  regular rolled oats
• 1⁄2 cup  packed brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
• 1⁄2 cup apple cider
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1  dash salt
• 10  cups  sliced peeled baking apples
•  cooking spray

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
3. Add butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla; stir with a fork until moist and crumbly.
4. Combine 1 teaspoon vanilla, cider, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and dash of salt in a large bowl; stir with a whisk until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth.
5. Add apples, tossing to coat.
6. Spoon apple mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
7. Sprinkle with oat mixture.
8. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.
9. Uncover and bake 30 minutes longer or until browned and bubbly.