It's funny, when I was a kid and they would serve us apple crisp in elementary school, it was one of my least favorite desserts. I'm not sure how they made it but I'm guessing that in their crisp portion they must have had oats and maybe even nuts. (would they have been able to do that thirty something years ago?) I can remember picking through it to try to 'save' the apples, but wanting with all of my heart to avoid getting any of the crisp.
At home, well, that was a different story. My aunt gave had a recipe for apple crisp, that I can only describe as satisfyingly simple and wonderfully delicious. There are five ingredients - apples, flour, sugar, butter and cinnamon. The topping is very similar to what you would receive on top of a crumb pie.
It is a family favorite for my kids too. Even my coworkers request it special from time to time - 'not just for my birthday' said one coworker.
I don't use a specific type of apple when I make it, in fact, I generally prefer to mix it up and use at least two varieties of apples when I do. I have even been known to substitute in a couple of peaches for an apple and peach crisp.
Apple Crisp
8 Apples, peeled and diced
1/2 c flour
3/4 c sugar
6 T butter
Cinnamon
Place diced apples in a square baking dish.
Crumble together the flour, sugar and butter. Distribute evenly across the apples. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
Enjoy! I prefer it served warm and typically reheat it if I am having some later.
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