apple crisp.

apple crisp.

golden. and so good.

The wind in Chicago today is crazy. It literally blew me over today on the way to church. October flew and I find myself in the second week of November. Unbelievable.

I think I have eaten a dozen apples each week of this fall. Not kidding, I inhale them. Some think they are simple, but apples truly are my favorite fruit. They bake beautifully too. Here is a warm and crumbly apple crisp that will be sure to invoke a love of apples in you too.

apple crisp.
6-8 apples, peeled and sliced
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 Tablespoons cinnamon, divided
1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
1 tsp salt

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Toss the apples with 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 Tablespoon of cinnamon, and lemon juice. Place in a round pie dish, or an 8 inch baking dish.

In a separate bowl, use your hands or a pastry blender to mix remaining ingredients until crumbly. Pour over the apple mixture. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until top is golden and apples are bubbly. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.