4lbsapples, Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored and sliced, about 5-7 medium size apples
1tablespoonvanilla
3/4cupdark brown sugar (or light)
1teaspooncinnamon
1/4teaspoonnutmeg
dash of salt
Topping:
1 1/4cupold fashioned oats
3/4cupall purpose flour
1/2cupbrown sugar, dark or light
1teaspooncinnamon
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2cupbutter, unsalted, I remove this from fridge about 30 mins before making so it is slightly softened
Instructions
Place rack in center of oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Lightly grease a 9x13 pan or two-9 inch pie plates.
Place apples into a large bowl. Sprinkle the apples with one tablespoon of vanilla. Top with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and dash of salt. Pour apple mixture into prepared pan(s).
In same bowl, Place all dry topping ingredients. Using fingers or a pastry cutter, cut butter into dry ingredients. Spread/sprinkle topping on top of apple mixture. A food processor may also be used.
Bake for about 45 minutes or until apples are bubbly and topping is golden brown.
Remove and let sit for 15 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Regular brown sugar may be used, but dark will produce a more caramelized filling.
Apple Crisp is best served immediately after baking. If you need to make this ahead, you may put the dish together and bake the dessert for about 30 minutes. Remove, but do not cover or topping will get soggy. Let sit on counter to cool. Before serving, preheat oven to 425 and finish baking dessert on top third of oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.