Apple Crisp

Apple crisp was a staple at the Ramsey household. After one taste, you’ll want to make it again and again. Double the recipe for a 9 x 13 pan.

4 medium tart cooking apples, sliced (4 cups) or just use enough to fill the bottom of your pan.

¾ cup packed brown sugar

½ cup all-purpose flour

½ cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats

1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened

¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

Heat oven to 375ºF. Grease bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with shortening.

Spread apples in pan. In medium bowl, stir remaining ingredients except cream until well mixed; sprinkle over apples.

Bake about 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender when pierced with a fork. Serve warm with ice cream.

Cherry Crisp- Substitute 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling for apples and use less sugar.

Peach Crisp: substitute 1 can (29 oz) sliced peaches for apples and use less sugar.