Apple Crisp

So I happened to have an extra 8 granny smith apples on hand (a little turkey day over purchase), and instead of making an apple pie, I went a healthier route...well slightly.

Ingredients

6 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced

1/2 lemon

2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup uncooked rolled oats
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (1/2 stick), cut into small pieces
(If desired, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the streusel topping)

Instructions

 

Heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Lightly coat an 9"x13"  baking dish with cooking spray.

In a bowl, squeeze the lemon over the apples and add granulated sugar, cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon of the salt. Toss to coat. Place the apple mixture in the prepared baking dish..

 

Mix together the brown sugar, oats, flour, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt until evenly combined.  Blend in the butter pieces until small clumps form and the butter is well incorporated, about 2 minutes.
 

Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples and bake until the streusel is crispy and the apples are tender, about an hour.

Serve with frozen yogurt or ice cream...
really good and tart-- so if you like it sweeter add more sugar!
-e