Apple Crisp (from Tastes Better from Scratch)

Crumb Topping

1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
dash of salt
1/3 cup unsalted butter, diced into small chunks

Apple Filling

3-4 large apples (Granny Smith or Fuji), peeled and thinly sliced
3 Tbsp butter, melted
2 Tbsp flour
1 Tbsp lemon juice
3 Tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
dash of salt

Preheat oven to 375o F.

In a medium size bowl combine the ingredients for the crumb topping. Blend with pastry blender or fork until it resembles small crumbs. Refrigerate while the apple filling is prepared.

For the apple filling:
In a small bowl, combine melted butter and flour until well blended. Add lemon juice, milk and vanilla and stir well. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour butter mixture over apples and toss to coat. Pour apple mixture into an 8 x 8-inch baking dish and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over the apples.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and top is set. Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve with vanilla ice cream.(Original recipe also suggested serving with homemade caramel sauce.)