Apple Raisin Crisp

Description

 * Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * ½ cup raisins
 * ½ cup rolled oats
 * ½ cup brown sugar
 * ¼ cup all purpose flour
 * ½ tsp cinnamon
 * ¼ cup shortening
 * ½ cup pecans, chopped
 * 6 medium apples, peeled and cored
 * 2 tbsp sugar

Directions

 * 1) In a small mixing bowl pour enough boiling water over the raisins to cover them.
 * 2) Let stand for 5 minutes, then drain raisins.
 * 3) For topping, in a medium mixing bowl stir together rolled oats, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
 * 4) Using a pastry blender, cut in margarine of butter till mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
 * 5) Stir in chopped pecans.
 * 6) Set topping aside.
 * 7) For filling, in large mixing bowl combine drained raisins, sliced apples, and sugar, then gently toss till combined.
 * 8) Transfer the filling to an ungreased 9" x 9" x 2" baking pan.
 * 9) Sprinkle the topping on the filling.
 * 10) Bake in a 375°F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or till the apples are tender and topping is golden.
 * 11) Serve warm.