Apple Crisp

Ingredients

• 6 cups chopped apples (about 6 medium apples)
• ¼ C fresh lemon juice
• ¾ C granulated sugar
• 1 tbs ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• ¾ C butter, melted
• ¾ C packed brown sugar
• 1½ C flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 C pecan pieces, optional

Directions

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss chopped apples with lemon juice in a large bowl.
2. Season Apples: Mix apples with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Transfer to a buttered 9x12‑inch casserole dish.
3. Make Topping: In a bowl, combine butter, sugar, flour, and vanilla with a fork until crumbly.
4. Assemble & Bake: Spoon topping over apples and bake 50-55 minutes, until browned and bubbling.
5. Optional: Add pecans after 35 minutes, then bake 15-20 minutes more.
6. Rest & Serve: Let stand 10 minutes before serving with whipped cream or ice cream.

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