Oatmeal Raisin Apple Crisp

…sweet apple crisp with plump raisins and a delicious, crunchy topping.

Ingredients:

Recipe and photo by Jennifer Hill

1/2 cup raisins
9 medium apples, such as Spartan (3 lbs)
1/2 cup Rogers Steel Cut Porridge Oats, regular Porridge Oats or Old-Fashioned Large Flake Oats
3/4 cup Rogers All Purpose Flour
2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, cut in 1/2-inch cubes

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place raisins in a small bowl and cover with boiling water by 1 inch. Set aside until plumped, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, peel and core apples, and cut them in 1/4-inch thick slices. Spread apples and raisins in in 9×9-inch baking dish.

In a medium bowl, use a fork to toss together Steel Cut Porridge Oats, flour, cinnamon, salt and brown sugar. Use your fingers to work butter into oat mixture. There should be minimal dry flour mixture left; the butter should be worked in well until the topping resembles moist, coarse crumbs. Spread the topping evenly over the apples and bake for about 55 minutes, until apples are tender and topping is golden brown. Serve warm or cold.

Yield: 6 to 8 Servings