Perfect Apple Crisp

INGREDIENTS

10 medium sized Granny Smith Apples, peeled, cored and sliced medium thin

1 cup white sugar

1 Tablespoons flour

1 teaspoons cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon cloves

1/4 cup water

Topping:

2 cups quick oats

2 cups flour

2 cups packed brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted

INSTRUCTIONS

1.  Preheat oven to 350.

2.  Place sliced apples in a large bowl.  Combine cup of sugar, Tablespoon of flour, and cinnamon and cloves and toss with the apples, coating completely.   Spread apples in a 9×13 pan and sprinkle 1/4 cup water over the top.

3.  In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder and baking soda.  Pour melted butter over mixture and combine thoroughly until crumbly.  Sprinkle evenly over apple mixture.

4.  Bake for about 45 minutes, until apples are bubbly and topping is lightly browned.

Top with Whipped Cream or Ice Cream while warm.

**adapted from Allrecipes.com