Apple Raisin Crisp

Description
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Ingredients

 * 1/2 	cup  	Raisins
 * 1/2 	cup 	Rolled oats
 * 1/2 	cup 	Brown sugar
 * 1/4 	cup 	All-purpose flour
 * 1/2 	tsp 	Cinnamon
 * 1/4 	cup 	Shortening
 * 1/2 	cup 	Pecans, chopped
 * 6 	med 	Apples, peeled & 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 375f oven for 30 to 35 minutes or till the apples are tender and topping is golden.

11 	Serve warm.

12 	Makes 6 servings.