Simple Apple Crisp

Lots of gala apples! My co-op order, plus my compulsive shopping for beautiful produce, created a deluge in my fruit bowl. Now, this is one of my favorite ways to incorporate fruit into meals for boys (although not exclusive to the male species - girls like this too!) We often have this with pizza night, when the boy's friends happen to show up for dinner.

The smell of these apples, covered in crunchiness, warms my soul. You can find other soul-warming Slightly Indulgent Mondays at Simply Sugar and Gluten Free.

Simple Apple Crisp

apples, sliced (for an 8x8 pan, 4 apples would work)
a few tablespoons of sugar

1/2 cup gluten free oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sorghum flour
dashes of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)

Heat your oven to 375. Slice your apples (you don't even have to peel them!), and arrange them in your baking dish. Sprinkle the granulated sugar over the apples and gently stir them around a bit. The sugar will macerate the apples, bringing out the sweetness.

In a separate bowl, combine all the other ingredients and stir. If your butter is not room temperature, put it in the microwave for a few seconds.

Sprinkle your delicious topping over the apple filling and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the fruit is tender and the juices are bubbling around the edges. Serve it with ice cream or freshly whipped cream. Toasted coconut ice "cream" would really be delish for dairy free folks!