Freezer Friendly Apple Crisp
from ButterYum
makes a 9x13-inch baking dish
INGREDIENTS
3 pounds apples, peeled and sliced thin (golden delicious or gala)
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350F and coat 9x13 baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
Place sliced apples in prepared pan, spreading into an even layer.
Make the crisp topping by stirring together the remaining ingredients until no dry ingredients remain and clumps start to form.
Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apples.
NOTES
Slice apples 1/8-inch thick and about 1-inch wide.
I suggest using apple varieties that hold their shape well during baking and have a light, sweet flavor (such as golden delicious or gala). The only sugar in this recipe is found in the crumb topping so I avoid using tart apple varieties (like Granny Smith).
I like to make multiple batches all at once and use disposable half size, deep, steam table pans* for storage in the freezer (equivalent to a 9x13 pan). Sometimes the pans come with covers, otherwise cover with a layer of heavy duty foil (or a double layer of regular foil).
When serving warm, I like to top with vanilla ice cream. When serving cold, I like to top with freshly whipped cream.