Apple Crisp

Last week my friend Ashley moved to the Chicago area from California with her family - including her adorable newborn. They were so nice and invited us to come over about 48 hours after they had arrived, which is quite impressive. We brought lasagna and this apple crisp, and everyone agreed it was a hit. I took a risk making something off the top of my head that I hadn't tried before but hey, now we have an awesome new dessert recipe! In a year or so when her baby is eating solid foods we'll have to make it again to see if she's in agreement :)

Apple Crisp (serves 8-10)

2 apples, any kind (I used pink lady)

1/4 cup + 1 Tbls. brown sugar, divided

1/4 cup + 1/2 Tbls white sugar, divided

2 Tbls. lemon juice

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/8 tsp. ground cloves

1/2 Tbls. coconut oil (liquid)

1/3 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup oats

1/4 tsp. salt

4 Tbls. frozen butter, divided

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Combine in a large bowl with 1 Tbls. of brown sugar, 1/2 Tbls. of while sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, cloves, and coconut oil.

Peel the apples and slice thinly. Toss with the mixture, along with the walnuts. Set aside.

In another bowl combine the flour, oats, salt, and remainder of the sugars. Grate in the frozen butter (or chop it up as small as you can) and combine with a fork until the mixture resembles large crumbs.

Grease an 8x8 or 9x9 square pan. Spread the apple mixture in evenly.

Spread the flour mixture on top. Chop up the remaining frozen butter as small as you can and evenly place over the flour mixture.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, then broil for a few minutes to caramelize the top. Watch carefully so it doesn't burn!

It's good at any temperature, but we like it best warm :)