Crockpot Apple Crisp

The type of apples used in an apple crisp or pie can make or break the dessert. Use an all-purpose or cooking apple, such as Granny Smith, Fuji, Braeburn or other handpicked apples straight from a local orchard, if possible.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: Southern Living 2007 Sweet Endings
 * Prep: 30 min
 * Cook: 7 hr, 30 min
 * Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 8 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced (about 4 lbs)
 * 1½ cups all-purpose baking mix, divided
 * 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, divided
 * 2 tsp lemon juice
 * 2 tsp vanilla
 * 1 tsp ground cinnamon
 * ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
 * 5 tbsp butter, cut into pieces, divided
 * vanilla ice cream

Directions

 * 1) Combine apples, ½ cup baking mix, ½ cup brown sugar, lemon juice and next 3 ingredients, tossing to coat.
 * 2) Add 3 tablespoons butter.
 * 3) Spoon into a lightly greased 5-qt slow cooker.
 * 4) Combine remaining 1 cup baking mix, and remaining ½ cup brown sugar, cut in remaining 2 tbsp.
 * 5) Butter with a pastry blender until crumbly.
 * 6) Sprinkle evenly over apple mixture.
 * 7) Cover and cook on low 7½ hours or until apples are tender and topping is golden.
 * 8) Serve with ice cream.