3large apples, cored, peeled (optional), and sliced into ¼ inch slices
⅓cupapple juice
½tablespoonlemon juice
1teaspooncorn starch
⅛teaspoonground cinnamon
⅛teaspoonsalt
Crisp Topping
2cupsold-fashioned oats (rolled oats)
½cupall-purpose flour
¼cupbrown sugar
¼cupoil (vegetable or canola)
1 ½tablespoonsmaple syrup
1teaspoonground cinnamon
⅛teaspoonsalt
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8x8 inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
Apple Filling
In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, apple juice, lemon juice, corn starch, cinnamon, and salt. Then pour it into the prepared baking pan.
Crisp Topping
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Pour over the top of the apples.
Sprinkle the crisp topping over the apples and bake for 45-50 minutes. Once you see the top is golden brown and the apples are soft, you know it's done. Use a toothpick to check how soft the apples are.
Let the apple crisp cool for about 15 minutes before serving with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream!
Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes:
Baking Pan: Grease an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch square baking dish with non-stick spray. You could also bake this in a pie plate.Apple Slices: Thin and even apple slices are important for even baking. I recommend slicing your apples into ¼ inch slices.Mix Ingredients Thoroughly: For both the apple filling and the oat topping, be sure to combine all of the ingredients thoroughly. I like to use my wooden spoon to ensure that everything is mixed together completely.