I’m such a slacker.
I really had no intention of taking 2 weeks off the blog. If you follow me on Instagram, you know that my aunt was visiting and even though I really planned on getting posts up, it just didn’t happen. I even had recipes photographed and ready to go. I’m sorry, I’m a slacker.
If it helps, I didn’t even do laundry while she was here.
I did 7 loads of laundry yesterday.
Seven.
My aunt and I spent the whole week eating doughnuts, tracking down food trucks I’ve always wanted to try, and eating more doughnuts.
#LivingTheDream
Anyway, remember how the kids and I went to that apple farm a couple weeks ago? Well, it turns out my children threw a bunch of rurnt (ruined, bad, disgusting for those that don’t speak Alabama) apples into their bags.
What is wrong with my children?
Why would you pick an apple filled with holes?
I don’t understand.
The littlest’s bag was so bad that he had to have been taking bites of each apple before putting them in his bag.
I mean.
What.
But I somehow salvaged enough to make this Apple Crisp. I think I tell you guys every year around this time about how I hate making pies. I just hate it. Crust is just too fussy for me. So when I have apples, I always make crisps or crumbles.
What’s the difference, you ask? You should ask someone smarter. I have no clue.
But this particular crisp is special because it’s got a bottom crust! But not a fussy crust like a pie crust. It’s just the crumb topping pressed into the bottom of your dish!
It was absolutely delicious. And since it’s made with oatmeal, you can totally call it breakfast.
Right?
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- 1 cup flour
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 4 cups chopped peeled apples
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- vanilla ice cream for serving
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Preheat oven to 350F.
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In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press half into a greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish. Cover with apples.
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In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thick and clear. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour over the apples. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
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Bake 60-65 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve warm, with ice cream on top.
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
It sounds like you had an awesome time with your aunt!! And 7 loads – craziness! I can’t believe you got all that done in one day! I would definitely check this off as a breakfast with all the oats in it – this looks delicious!!
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
What the heck IS the difference between a crisp and a crumble? hmmm Anyway, yours looks amazing – despite the rurnt apples. ;)
Paula says
At first I thought I had stopped getting your emal updates, then I realized you were taking a break. I so need a break before I have a breakdown. Ha! Right there with you on fussy pie crust! This is great, and a bottom crispy crumble crust yay!
Cate @ Chez CateyLou says
I’m so glad you had fun with your aunt! Sometimes family time is just way more important than the blog! Love this apple crisp – I can’t get enough fall food lately, and this looks delicious! Also…7 loads of laundry…you are amazing. The thought of all that folding scares me.
Amanda says
Totally loving everything about this dessert! Glad you had a wonderful visit with your family!
Stephanie @ Back For Seconds says
Kids are weird, man.
I love love love apple crisp and a bottom crust?! Sign me up!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Nothing like kids picking holey apples and getting home and THEN discovering that…how fun for you :) Gah!! Well you turned lemons into lemonade because the crisp looks perfect!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
Sometimes you just need a break and blogging is an easy job to do that with. I’m glad to hear you had a great time with your aunt, but holy laundry batman!!! Good thing you had this crisp to keep you company…love the bottom crust in it!!!!
nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says
I’m soooo making this recipe this weekend!!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
Apple crisp is my favorite! I would love to have some for breakfast!
Monica says
I made a double-batch last night and brought it into work. It was a hit. The vultures have cleaned the pan. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
7 loads of laundry?!? That’s a nightmare! I groan when I do 3. Guess I don’t have it too bad, right?
LOVE this apple crisp. Apple crisp is one of my favorite fruit desserts. *swoon*
Nutmeg Nanny says
Laundry is the one chore I HATE! I scrub a bathroom over laundry. I know, I’m weird. I’m not a huge fan of pie crust either. I sometimes make it but mostly I’m a fan of the crisps and crumbles as well. SO much easier.