Step 1

Cut butter into 1 c. flour, 1 c. white sugar, 1 c. brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp. salt using a pastry cutter, 2 knives, a food processor, or your fingers until the mixture is coarse and contains pea-size clumps.

Step 2

Blend in oats.

Step 3

Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 5

Lightly coat an 8 or 9-inch baking dish with butter.

Step 6

Peel (if desired) and slice apples into a large bowl. ^

Step 7

Add vanilla and toss to coat slices.

Step 8

Combine 3 Tbsp. flour, 1/4 c. white sugar, cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. salt, and nutmeg.

Step 9

Toss apples in flour mixture to coat.

Step 10

Place apples in the prepared baking dish.

Step 11

Dot with remaining 2 Tbsp. butter on top of the apples.

Step 12

Cover with oatmeal mixture.

Step 13

Bake at 350 degrees F until golden brown and the apples are at their desired tenderness, about 40 to 45 minutes usually.

Step 14

Serve warm (or cold). Ice cream, whipping cream, caramel sauce, or cheddar cheese are great toppings or sides for warm apple crisp.