Grandma's Apple Crisp

There are 100 things I love about Fall but at the top of the list is the smell of apple crisp baking in the oven.  I mean come on, who doesn't love the smell of baked apples, caramelized sugar and cinnamon?  This particular recipe is my favorite apple crisp recipe and came from my grandma Lois Hjelmeng, I've doubled the ingredients for a 9x13 pan instead of her smaller one because trust me when I say a small pan is NOT enough.

Ingredients

• 1 Cup butter - Softened
• 1 1/2 Cups flour
• 2 Cups sugar
• 1 Tbsp cinnamon (more or less to taste, original recipe has about half)
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg (optional and not part of grandma's original recipe)
• About 2 quarts apples
• You can use any type of apple that you like but I recommend something crisp and a little tart or it gets too sweet with the topping.  Red delicious is not as good but I've used Pink Lady, Honey Crisp and Jonagold are all good.

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. Peel and cut apples into small pieces (about 1x1 inch).
3. Butter bottom of 9x13 pan and fill about 3/4 full with apples.  Sprinkle with half of cinnamon and set aside.
4. Using fork mix together butter, flour, sugar and other half of cinnamon until crumbled.
5. Pour crumbles over apples and spread evenly.
6. Bake at 375 for 40 minutes or until topping is crispy and golden brown.
7. Remove from oven and let set for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!

Don't forget how much better this warm and topped with ice cream.