Grandma's Apple Crisp

This recipe has been in the family for at least a couple generations. A generous scoop of warm apple crisp is terrific served over ice cream, and is also great on its own, too, without any accompaniment.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  medium apples, peeled and sliced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons granulated sugar
• 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1⁄2 cup quick oats
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup margarine, diced into small cubes
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a bowl, sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, salt and granulated sugar over apples. Toss or gently stir to evenly cover apples with mixture.
3. Pour apples into an ungreased 8 X 8 inch baking pan.
4. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl, working margarine or butter into dry ingredients with a fork or hands until mixture is crumbly.
5. Sprinkle mixture over apples.
6. Bake until topping is golden and crispy, and apples are tender, around 30 minutes.
7. Serve warm.