Every year when the weather starts to turn a little crisp, the local orchards are full of fruit. Apples of many different varieties are in season and every weekend they get packed with people picking apples for a number of different products. Sure, apple pie, or cider doughnuts are delicious, but there is something I love about the crumb topping on a juicy baked apple crisp. This recipe is adapted from one that I found in a cookbook by the renowned chef Larry Forgione, one of the most celebrated proponents of a true American cuisine. His New York restaurant was one of the first to celebrate different regional dishes and offer them on his menu. The topping uses old fashioned oats, a textural addition that I think works especially well.
Apple Crisp
This recipe is designed for our large scale production. Convert it down as needed for your individual use or look up the book mentioned above.