My Favorite Apple Crisp

I have been making this since I was 18 years old and had just moved out on my own. I love this recipe! Try it with other fruits, or combinations. Peaches and berries (especially blueberries) is a good one. Sprinkle with nuts for another variation.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 5  cups apples, peeled and cubed
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon
• 1  tablespoon water
• 1⁄2  lemon, juice of
• 1  cup rolled oats
• 3⁄4 cup flour
• 1  cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1⁄2 cup butter

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375ºF.
2. Put apples in a baking dish, or pie pan, and sprinkle with water, cinnamon and lemon juice.
3. In a bowl, mix dry ingredients with butter until it gets a sandy texture.
4. Top apples with the mix and bake for about 30 minutes, until golden.
5. This is awesome served warm with heavy cream poured over, or a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream.
6. You can substitute any fruit you like--blueberries, cherries, peaches, or try a mixture of peaches and berries--YUM!