Kittencal'S Apple Crisp Dessert - cooking recipe

Ingredients

FILLING
8 large apples, peeled and sliced
1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup sugar (for a sweeter apple mixture increase the sugar by 1/4 cup)
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
CRUST
2 cups quick-cooking oats, divided
2 cups flour, divided
3 teaspoons cinnamon, divided (can use more)
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking powder, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking soda, divided
1 cup melted butter, divided
4 tablespoons melted butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans

Preparation

Set oven to 350 degrees F.
Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
Prepare two separate medium bowls.
In each bowl place 1 cup oats, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 cup flour, 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; toss to combine.
To each bowl mix in 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons melted butter; mix well to combine then finish mixing using your hands until the mixture is crumbly.
To one bowl only add in 1/2 cup nuts (this bowl will be your topping mixture).
Sprinkle the bowl without the nuts into the bottom of the baking dish; pat down only slightly with hand.
For the apple filling; in a bowl toss the apple slices with lemon juice.
In a small bowl mix together 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 2 teaspoons cinnamon and nutmeg; toss to combine; add to the sliced apples then toss to combine.
Place the apples over the crumb crust.
Sprinkle the remaining topping (with nuts) over the apple mixture.
Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until apples are fork-tender (stick a fork into the apples after about 35 minutes of cooking time to see if they are cooked to desired doneness).
Serve with vanilla ice cream.