APPLE CRISP A LA MODE*

Apple Crisp a la Mode* image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients For Fun:
6 apples (or 6 cups of apple slices)
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened
Ice cream

Steps:

Heat oven to 375 degrees and lightly butter an 8- or 9-inch square-baking pan. Peel, core, and slice the apples; and arrange them evenly in the prepared pan. (To peel an apple safely, your children should hold the fruit in one hand, grip a vegetable peeler in the other, and push the peeler away from themselves.)
Place the oats, brown sugar, flour, spices, and salt in a sealable plastic bag; close and shake until combined. Cut the softened butter into 1-inch pieces and add to oat mixture. Close bag again and knead or squeeze until mixture holds together.
Now, use a sealable plastic bag to mix the crumb topping. This will cut back on dirty dishes and let young bakers-even preschoolers-lend a hand.
Open the bag and crumble the topping evenly over the apples. Bake the apple crisp for 40 to 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and juices begin to bubble around edges. Cool slightly, then, serve with whipped cream or ice cream.