Apple-Cheddar Crisp

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Crisp

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 6 cups peeled, sliced baking apples (about 5 large apples)

Topping

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup uncooked oats
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Combine 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a large bowl; mix well.
2. Add apples; toss to coat well.
3. Spoon into an 8 inch square glass baking dish.
4. For the topping, mix 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/3 cup flour, oats and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a medium bowl.
5. Cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture is crumbly.
6. Stir in walnuts.
7. Sprinkle evenly over apple mixture in pan.
8. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 45 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is golden-brown.
9. Top with cheese; let stand for 30 minutes before serving.
10. Serve warm or at room temperature.