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Apple Crisp








Ingredients

1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup flour
2 tsp. cinnamon, divided
½ cup cold butter
2½ lbs. apples (about 7 or 8)
2 tsp. lemon juice
 


Method

Lightly grease or butter a 9-inch square baking dish; set aside.

In a small mixing bowl, stir together sugar, flour, and 1 tsp. cinnamon. With a
pastry blender or your fingers, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly; set
aside.


In another mixing bowl, peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Add the
remaining 1 tsp. cinnamon and lemon juice; gently mix. 


Spread the apples in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over the top.
Bake uncovered in a preheated 350° oven for 50-60 minutes or until apples
are tender and the crumb topping is golden and crisp. Let cool for about 30
minutes and then serve.



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