Mom's Apple Crisp

By TrayH

This is a fast and delicious way to use extra apples.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 6 cups chopped apples
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Vanilla ice cream, optional

Preparation

Step 1

* In a large bowl, combine first three ingredients plus 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon.
* 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, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, water and vanilla.
* Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thick.
* Pour over apples.
* Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
* Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until apples are tender.
* Serve warm, with ice cream if desired.

Yield: 8 servings.