Apple Crisp:
 

Apple Crisp:

Ingredients:
- 3 large tart apples
- 1-2 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup finely chopped pecan
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves

Directions:
1. Peel and core 3 tart apples and slice thinly.
2. Butter an 8" x 8" baking dish.
3. Cover the bottom of the dish with half of the apples.
4. Pour 1/2 cup water over apples.
5. Sprinkle with sugar – for sweetness if desired.
6. Cover with remaining apples.
7. Combine the flour, light brown sugar, and chopped pecans.
8. Cream butter and work into mixture gradually until mixed.
9. Add cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, and mix thoroughly.
10. Spread mixture evenly over apples, pressing down at the edges and
cutting several gashes to permit steam to escape.
11. Bake at 350 for 50 minutes.
12. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.