Apple Crisp A La Lydia

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Gourmet published their version of an apple crisp and when i was looking for a crisp recipe like my grandma's i tweeked this one.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375f lightly butter a shallow 3 1 / 2 to 4 quart baking dish.

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Topping: combine flour , oats , sugars , cinnamon , and salt.

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Mix until well combined.

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Add butter.

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I use a mixer but you can use a food processor.

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Mix until it forms large clumps.

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With fingers work in the pecans.

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Filling: whisk together sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl.

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Peel , quarter , and core apples and then cut into chunks about 1 / 2 inch thick.

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Add apples , cranberries , and lemon juice to sugar mixture.

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Toss until well combined.

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Assembly: spread the apples in the buttered baking dish.

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Crumble topping evenly over them.

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Bake until topping is golden brown which takes about an hour and makes the house smell wonderful.

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Cool to warm and serve.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, rolled oats, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, unsalted butter, pecans, granny smith apples, dried cranberries, fresh lemon juice