Apple Crisp

     Isn't it great? This is an orchard that went on and on with rows of citrus trees. The air was crisp and walking through bundled in my jacket and scarf rejuvenated my inner being as I could smell the dampness of the soil and the remains of fruit that had been missed in the last harvest. Feeling inspired by the fortune of many available foods we have at our fingretips, I raced back to the kitchen to make my apple crisp. Fall is all about cinnamon and apple smells filling the house. I hope you find the time to slow down and enjoy this wonderful time of year before it slips by without your appreciation of simpler things.

Apple Crisp



5 granny smith apples
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup + 2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 stick cold butter, cut into small cubes
1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
2 tcsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp cinnamon

Preheat oven to 375. Peel apples and cut into thin slices,in a bowl toss with lemon juice, cinnamon and 1/2 cup sugar. Place in a 9 in square buttered pan.

In another large bowl mix the flour, brown sugar, salt, 2 tbsp granualted sugar and oats. Cut these ingredients together into small crumbs using a fork or pastry blender, your hands will melt the butter so resist the temptation. Sprinkle this topping onto the apples and bake for 55 to 60 minutes.



Cool for 10 minutes and serve with vanilla ice cream.

Enjoy,

Sheila