Apple Crisp.....My favorite and easiest to make comfort food.

Apple Crisp

6-7 medium sized apples ( I usually use Mac or Spartan) Peeled, cored, and sliced thick.
1 tbs Granulated Sugar
1 tsp cinnamon

Toss all together in a 9 x 9 casserole dish (pie plate...whatever is handy).

Topping

1 cup of flour (I use whole wheat, but all purpose does the trick)
3/4 cup of rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 butter, softened

Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl and blend with a pasty blender until the mixture resembles course crumbs. 

Place the topping mixture on top of the sliced apples, spreading evenly on the top, and bake at 350 for 45-55 minutes or until the top is crispy and golden brown.  Don't over cook or you will end up with apple sauce crisp.

Serve warm topped with cream, whipped cream, ice cream, or plain!

Helpful Hint:

Purchase an apple slicer, as pictured below.  This is a great tool to have in your kitchen.  Not only does it make slicing apples easy, but when making something like apple crisp, allows for some consistency....no mushy apples mixed with under cooked apples.