Spiced Apple Crisp

This Spiced Apple Crisp combines the traditional flavors of baked apples with a creative twist of spices and a crunchy oat topping. The warm, sweet apples are perfectly balanced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of ginger, while the oat topping adds a delightful crunch. It's a comforting dessert that's naturally sweetened and can easily fit into various dietary preferences.

Ingredients:

• 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until well coated.
3. Spread the apple mixture evenly in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
4. In another bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, melted butter, and chopped nuts (if using). Mix until crumbly.
5. Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apples.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
7. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.