There are many flavors associated with fall, but apple may be the most traditional. There are many uses for apples, but few are as simple and delicious as this recipe.

Easy Apple Crisp

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or however you like it. (Stacey Little / Southern Bite)

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 50 minutes

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 pounds firm, tart apples (like Granny Smith) peeled, cored and diced (4 to 5 medium apples)
• 1 tablespoon orange juice*

For the crumble topping

• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg.
3. Add the apples and orange juice and toss to coat.
4. Pour evenly into the prepared baking dish. Set aside.
5. In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, flour, brown sugar, salt and melted butter until a crumble forms.
6. Sprinkle over the apple mixture.
7. Bake 50-60 minutes or until the filling is thick and bubbling around the edges and the apples are tender.
8. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Notes

*You can also use lemon juice, but I much prefer orange.

This recipe originally appeared on SouthernBite.com. For more great recipes, visit the website or check out ”The Southern Bite Cookbook.”