Crockpot Apple Crisp

CROCKPOT APPLE CRISP Southern Living 2007 Sweet Endings Prep: 30 min Cook: 7 hr, 30 min 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.

8 large Granny Smith apples, peeled & sliced (about 4 lbs) 1 1/2 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 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 5 Tbsp. butter, cut into pieces, divided Vanilla Ice Cream

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

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