Fresh, Crisp Air.

Although many are complaining about this weather, I just bought 3 pairs of boots -so I couldn't be happier!! Fall is by far my favorite time of year, love the colored leaves and crisp air, fresh veggies and well, of course the fashion!

In honor of today's crisp weather, here's a classic recipe that SCREAMS fall, Apple Crisp. This recipe is from one of my favorite chef's Ina Garten, the recipe can be found in her 2002 Barefoot Contessa; Parties book.

The Prep takes about 20 mins, and about an hour to cook. Really not that much time and energy at all to create something SO amazing.

Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp

Ingredients

• 5 pounds McIntosh or Macoun apples
• Grated zest of 1 orange
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the topping:

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1/2 pound cold unsalted butter, diced

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 14 by 2-inch oval baking dish.

Peel, core, and cut the apples into large wedges. Combine the apples with the zests, juices, sugar, and spices. Pour into the dish.

To make the topping, combine the flour, sugars, salt, oatmeal, and cold butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until the mixture is crumbly and the butter is the size of peas. Scatter evenly over the apples.

Place the crisp on a sheet pan and bake for 1 hour until the top is brown and the apples are bubbly. Serve warm.

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*Recipe from the FoodNetwork.com

Cheers!