Ultimate Apple Pecan Crisp

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350.

Step 2

To make the filling--In a 9-inch pie pan that's 2 inches deep (or a similar baking pan), toss the apples with the sugar to taste, cinnamon, and flour.

Step 3

To make the topping--In a medium bowl, mix together all the topping ingredients with your fingers or a pastry cutter until small pebbly pieces of butter are distributed throughout the mixture.

Step 4

Sprinkle the entire mixture over the apples.

Step 5

Bake until the topping is golden and the fruit is bubbling and tender, about 1 hour and 15 minute.

Step 6

for a large crisp and 1 hour for individual crisps.

Step 7

Cool slightly before serving.

Step 8

You can make individual crisps by dividing the filling and topping among six ramekins or individual gratin dishes.

Step 9

Serve with heavy cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Step 10

Serves six.