Apple Crisp

I LOVE all things Fall.  Pumpkin Spice, Caramel, Apple, Mulled Cider, Cinnamon...all of it.  Give me a cup of Pumpkin Spice coffee and a few great Fall scented candles burning and a blanket and that's my happy place.  This dessert is SO amazing and as it's baking it fills every corner of your house with it's amazing scent.  

For the Crumb Topping:

1 cup flour

1 cup old fashioned oats

1 cup brown sugar

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

2 pinches of salt

2/3 cup unsalted butter, cut into small chunks

For the Apple Filling:

8 large Honey Crisp apples, peeled and sliced thin (Honey Crisp!)

6 tablespoons butter, melted

1/4 cup flour

2 tablespoons lemon juice

6 tablespoons milk

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

2 pinches of salt

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

In a medium sized bowl, combine all of the Crumb Topping ingredients with a fork or pastry blender until it resembles small crumbs.  Stick it in the fridge while you prepare the Apple Filling.

In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and flour.  Whisk until it's well combined.  Add the lemon juice, milk, and vanilla.  Stir well.  Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.  Pour butter mixture over sliced apples and toss to coat. 

Spray a 9x13in. baking dish with non-stick spray.  Place the coated apple slices in the baking dish.  Sprinkle the crumb topping allllllll over the top of the apples in a nice even layer.  Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the crumb topping is set and golden brown.  Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.  Serve with caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream.