Apple Crisp

One of my ALL TIME favorite desserts is Apple Crisp!!!!! Love it. I am so glad fall is here so that I can make yummy fall desserts!!! I can't wait to start making things with pumpkin!! Don't you just love fall? It is my favorite time of year. This Apple Crisp recipe is by far the best one I have ever tried. And since Apple Crisp is one of my favorite desserts...I have tried quite a few of these recipes : ) Oh yeah, and it says that the vanilla ice cream is "optional"...that is never the case with me and Apple Crisp...it is one of the main ingredients in IMHO!!! Happy Fall everyone!!!



Apple Crisp
submitted by Camille
(from Taste of Home)

* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 3/4 cup rolled oats
* 1 cup packed brown sugar
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 cup butter, softened
* 4 cups chopped peeled apples
* 1 cup sugar
* 2 tablespoons cornstarch
* 1 cup water
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* Vanilla ice cream, optional (not optional to me : )

* In a large bowl, combine first four ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press half into a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish or a 9-in. square baking pan. Cover with apples.
* In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water and vanilla. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thick and clear. Pour over apples. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
* Bake at 350° for about 1 hour or until apples are tender. Serve warm, with ice cream if desired. Yield: 8 servings.