Pecan Apple Crisp

• large firm baking apples↗6

  peeled cored. quartered and sliced 1/2-inch thick. (McIntosh, Granny Smith or Fujis)

• lemon↗1⁄2

  juice of

• all-purpose flour↗1⁄2 cup
• brown sugar↗1⁄4 cup
• granulated sugar↗1 tablespoon
• ground cinnamon↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• ground nutmeg↗1

  dash

• pecans↗1 cup

  toasted & coarsely chopped

• unsalted butter↗1⁄2 cup

  cut into pieces

• Garnish
• whipped cream↗
• vanilla ice cream

  (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheatoven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Butter a deep 2-quart or 9x13" baking dish.

3. 3

   Place the sliced apples in large mixing bowl.

4. 4

   Stir in lemon juice.

5. 5

   Toss well.

6. 6

   Blend flour, both sugars, cinnamon and a dash of nutmeg in a food processor until well combined.

7. 7

   Add butter and blend until mixture forms large clumps.

8. 8

   Transfer to a bowl and work in pecans with your fingertips.

9. 9

   Pour sliced apples into prepared baking dish.

10. 10

    Spread the topping mixture over apples.

11. 11

    Bake for 30 minutes or until apples are tender and the topping is browned.

12. 12

    Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.