TWO-LAYERED APPLE CRISP

Two-Layered Apple Crisp image

I feel blessed to have the opportunity to bake this for the special ladies at the local homeless shelter. Try it with Honeycrisp apples, Golden Delicious or a blend of the two apple types. -Char Morse, Whitehall, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups old-fashioned oats
FILLING:
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 large Honeycrisp or Golden Delicious apples, peeled and sliced (about 6 cups)
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter
Optional toppings: vanilla ice cream, caramel sundae syrup and salted pecans

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. 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 into the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., 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., Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and apples are tender, 45-50 minutes. If desired, serve with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 86g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.