Apple-Oat Crisp

K would have this dessert year-round if he had his way. He has a weakness for warm apple desserts and since I haven’t mastered pies yet, I make this Apple-Oat Crisp from About.com for him every autumn. The recipe is super simple, sans spices. You may sprinkle some cinnamon or nutmeg if you wish. Modified recipe below.

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Apple-Oat Crisp
Serves: 4 

5 medium tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
⅓ cup firmly packed light brown sugar  
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup quick cooking oats
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 
12 tablespoons melted butter
whipped cream or vanilla ice cream 

1) Arrange sliced apples in a buttered 8-inch square baking dish.
2) In a bowl, combine the sugars, flour, and oats (also cinnamon and nutmeg, if desired); stir in melted butter.
3) Spread mixture over the apples.
4) Repeat steps 2 and 3 if you want more of the topping.
5) Bake in a 375° oven for 30 minutes, until apples are tender and top is nicely browned.
6) Serve warm or cooled with ice cream or whipped cream.