APPLE CRISP FOR THE LADIES ENJOY DAN:

APPLE CRISP FOR THE LADIES AT THE SOUP KITCHEN by CHEF DAN:
Serves 12

INGREDIENTS:

1-1/2-cups all-purpose flour
1 cup roiled oats
1-1/2-cups brown sugar
2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4-cup brown sugar
3/4-cup butter, melted
6 cups Rome, Cortland, or other baking apples, pared, cored and sliced
3/4-cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4-cup milk
3/4-teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2-cup walnuts, chopped

DIRECTIONS: (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES)

1. In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and melted butter.
2. Stir in walnuts.
3. Stir until crumbly.
4. Press half the oat mixture into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
5. Cover with sliced apples.
6. In a sauce pan, combine white sugar, cornstarch, milk, and vanilla.
7. Cook, stirring, until thick and clear, about 10 minutes.
8. Pour over apples.
9. Cover apples with remaining crumble mixture.
10. Bake in pre-heated oven for about 45 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.

ENJOY DAN: BON-APPETITE!!