One of the things I love about fall is the amazing comfort foods….and the blessing to eat them. Why is it suddenly okay to not feel so guilty about such things this time of year? Well, we Mid-westerns gotta stay warm somehow! It’s time to add on a few layers for winter.
I joke, but once that autumn chill is in the air, it definitely brings cravings for all things warm, sweet, rich and creamy. The body wants what it wants!
One of my absolute favorite fall-time desserts is apple crisp. I’m sure you’ve all had a version or two of it at one time or another—maybe your mom’s special recipe or one passed down for generations. The latest blend of delectable apples, brown sugar, oatmeal and cinnamon I’ve had the pleasure to devour was a recipe that came from my friend Micaela and it may very well be the recipe I pass down for generations to come. It’s hands-down the best darn apple crisp I’ve ever tasted! It has not just one, but two delicious layers of crust—one on top and one on the bottom—which, in my opinion, is this recipe’s ultimate attraction.
Serve it at your next gathering and I can assure you, there won’t be a crumb to spare.
Here’s how it’s done:
Crust:
2 ½ cups flour
2 ¼ cups brown sugar
1 ¼ cups butter (softened)
2 ¼ cups oatmeal
2 ½ tsp cinnamon
Mix till crumbly.
Filling:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 Tbl corn starch or flour
1 tsp vanilla
Cook till clear. Then add 5 cups of cut-up apples.
Press ½ crust mixture into a greased 9"x13” pan. Cover crust with the filling. Top with remaining crust mixture and pat lightly. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Try it and let me know what you think!
Coming soon, I have an amazing cookie recipe to share. It's been touted as America's Healthiest Cookie, but I can attest that it tastes anything but. Stay tuned!
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