Apple Crisp

Crunchy apples from Washington state are the inspiration for many baked apple dishes.

Ingredients for Bottom

* About 10 medium-sized Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and sliced.
* ½ cup white sugar
* ¼ cup brown sugar, light or dark
* ¼ cup lemon juice
* 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Ingredients for Topping

* ½ cup white flour
* ¾ cup white sugar
* ½ stick butter, at room temperature

Procedure

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place sliced apples in a bowl. Toss with the sugars and cinnamon
3. Place apple mixture in an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish.
4. Sprinkle with the lemon juice. Set aside.
5. To make topping, combine flour and sugar. With fork, add butter. Mixture will be crumbly.
6. Sprinkle topping over apples in pan.
7. Bake for 45 minutes, or until apples are soft and topping is browned.

Serves 6 to 8.