DECONSTRUCTED APPLE CRISP

“Who needs a Birthday Cake, when you have created pure deliciousness? Our freshly minted 11-year-old son Ben came up with the idea of a ‘Deconstructed Apple Crisp’ for his birthday. Take out ingredients for baking and steer clear of the oven. Get ready for something sweet and completely original, just like our boy, Ben. Enjoy!”

3 cups Apples, sliced

1/2 cup Sugar

1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon

3/4 cup Quick Cooking Oats

1/4 cup Brown Sugar

1/3 cup Butter, melted

In a bowl, combine the apples, sugar, and cinnamon.

Place the apple mixture into a 9″x9″ pan.

Combine the oats, brown sugar, and melted butter.

Spoon the oat mixture over the top of the pan filled with the apple mixture.

Serve at room temperature.

Makes 5 servings.

Source: 11-year-old Ben Paulsen. Base recipe for “Apple Crunch” by Thea Anenson in the Wallace (South Dakota) Area Heritage Cookbook.