Apple+Crisp

(serves 4 to 6)
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6-8 apples (Fuji or Gala preferred) 1/2 cup - 3/4 cup fresh cranberries 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup rolled oats 4 tablespoons cold butter (1/2 stick) 2 tablespoons lemon juice (if preparing well in advance of baking) || Peel, core and slice the apples. Combine with cranberries in a bowl. (Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning if prepping well in advance of baking).

In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, sugar, and oats. Cut butter into small pieces, and mix butter into dry ingredients with forks until mixture is consistent and 'crumbly.'

Butter an 8-inch square baking dish. Spread apple mixture in bottom of baking dish then sprinkle with flour mixture. Bake at 375° for 25 to 35 minutes, or until apples are tender and topping is lightly browned, crispy and firm.

Serve warm with vanilla bean ice cream!