A crisp is one of the
easiest desserts that a non-baker can make.
Topping:
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
4 apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Vanilla ice cream or heavy cream, for serving (optional)
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch
square baking dish.
2. For topping, combine the butter, sugar,
flour, oats and cinnamon in a bowl. Work together with
fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Toss in
nuts; set aside.
3. Toss the apples with lemon juice and spoon
into the baking dish. Sprinkle topping evenly over the
apples. Bake in center of the oven for 1 hour or until
bubbly and the apples are tender. Let cool slightly.
Serve warm, topped with ice cream or cream, if desired.
