Applesauce Apple Crisp

This is an easy recipe to make and serve.  It does use a bit more cinnamon than most, but if you don't like that much cinnamon in your apple crisp, cut the amount down in half, or leave it out.  It is recommended that you use an apple that stays crisp during baking, like Granny Smith, Ida Red, or Macintosh. However, use the apples that you like best, have on hand or are on sale.

Ingredients

8 apples peeled and chopped or sliced very thin
4 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 c. raisins
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)
4 tsp. cinnamon, divided
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
3/4 c. old fashioned oats
3/4 c. flour
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. cold butter or margarine

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly spray a 2-quart casserole dish or a 9-inch pan.

In a bowl, toss the apples with the lemon juice to keep them from turning brown. Add, raisins, brown sugar, walnuts, 2 teaspoons cinnamon and nutmeg.  Place the mixture in the prepared dish or pan.

Spread the applesauce over the top.

In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, 2 teaspoons cinnamon and brown sugar.  With a pastry blender or two table knives held together, cut in butter or margarine until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. 

Sprinkle the mixture over the applesauce.

Bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly.

Cool slightly and serve with ice cream, whipped cream or even caramel sauce.