Apple Crisp

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the apples

   Preheat the oven to 375°F. Have ready an unbuttered 2-inch-deep 2-quart baking dish.
   Peel, core, and cut into 1-inch chunks:
   2½ pounds (1. 13kg) tart apples (about 8 medium)

2. 2

   Combine in a baking dish

   Spread the fruit evenly in the baking dish and toss with:
   ¼ cup (50g) sugar
   2 tablespoons (30g) lemon juice
   2 tablespoons (15g) cornstarch or tapioca starch

3. 3

   Prepare the topping

   Combine in a medium bowl or food processor:
   ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
   ½ cup packed (115g) brown sugar
   1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or cardamom
   ½ teaspoon salt
   (¼ teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg)
   Add:
   I stick (4 oz or 115g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
   Cut in the butter or pulse until the mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs. If desired, stir in:
   (½ cup sliced almonds)

4. 4

   Top and Bake

   Scatter the topping evenly over the fruit. Bake until the topping is golden brown, the juices are bubbling, and the apples are tender. 50 to 55 minutes.

   Serve hot or at room temperature.