TWO-LAYERED APPLE CRISP

Two-Layered Apple Crisp image

Provided by Sharon Colyer

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 c butter, softened
1 1/2 c packed brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
2 c all-purpose flour
2 c old-fashioned oats
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1 c sugar
3/4 c all-purpose flour
1/4 c packed brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
3 large honeycrisp or golden delicious apples, peeled and sliced (about 6 cups)
3 tsp vanilla exract
1 Tbsp butter
optional toppings: vanilla ice cream, caramel sundae syrup and salted pecans

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt, until crumbly. Add flour and oats; mix well. Press 3 cups oat mixture onto the bottom of a greased 9x13x2 inch baking dish.
2. In another bowl, mix the first five filling ingredients. Add apples and vanilla; toss to combine. Spoon over oat layer. Dot with butter; sprinkle with remaining oat mixture.
3. Bake, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and apples are tender. If desired, serve with toppings.