Ingredients
Filling
3 pounds (about 8) McIntosh apples
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
milk for brushing the crust
Crunch
Dry ingredients–mix the following
1.5 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup w.w. pastry flour (lately I substitute brown rice flour)
1/2 cup almonds (slivered or chopped)
1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)
(you can substitute other nuts, if you prefer)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation
Wet ingredients–whisk together until smooth 1/3 cup oil (canola or grape seed) 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Thoroughly coat dry ingredients with wet; place on greased cookie sheet and bake @ 350 degrees for about 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes…remove from oven when golden colored…cool.
