apple crisp recipe

Yippee, it is Friday and I can't wait for the weekend to begin. If you are looking for a great fall recipe this weekend to keep you busy, then look no further... I have a scrumptious recipe for you. I love love love apple crisp, especially when I am able to use fresh apples from the orchard. This recipe I borrowed from my mother is fast and easy to do, and tastes great with vanilla ice cream. Have a fabulous weekend everyone and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 4 cups of apples peeled and sliced (add more if you like, I usually do)
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1/3 cup of flour
• 1/3 cup of butter
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of brown sugar
• 1 cup of oats ( I like to add more)

Preparation

• Take your apples and mix with sugar.
• Butter your dish. I like to use a 9x13 inch pan.
• Mix all remaining ingredients together.
• Place apples in pan. 
• Crumble oat mixture on top.
• Bake for 30 minutes at 375F or until you see your apples have cooked down.

weekend catch-up

This weekend was full of celebration. On Saturday, we celebrated the hubby's birthday. To be honest, I have been a little lazy lately when it comes to planning birthday fun. I asked the hubby what he felt like doing for his birthday this year and his response was that he is too old now to doing anything special. I thought to myself, I love love love birthdays and fall, so what better way to enjoy both of them than heading to the apple orchard. We had a great morning at the orchard - Little Miss L. loved picking the apples off the trees all by herself. She also enjoyed eating the fresh juicy apples; she never went empty handed until we got into the vehicle to leave. After spending the morning at the orchard, we headed home and made some delicious homemade apple sauce. It was the perfect fall day!

Sunday morning, we woke up and were greeted by my parents. I love love love them, probably more than they know. They drove for an hour to make our family breakfast; there is nothing better than a Sunday morning breakfast with all the works. After spending the morning with my parents, the afternoon was spent with my in-laws who joined us for a birthday dinner to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday. It was a wonderful day spent with our families. Little Miss L. was in her glory as she loves spending time with her grandparents. As she headed off to bed, I asked her if she had fun with her grandparents today and her response was "Yes, I love so much." It was a great fall weekend spending time with my family and celebrating our loved ones' birthdays.

Little Miss L. loved her wagon ride.

Humm, this apple is sour.

If she could, Little Miss L. would spend all day eating apples.

Daddy gets in on the action.

The men working hard in the orchard.

One big apple!

I love love love fall.

Little Miss L. was a pro apple-picker.

Baby D slept through the whole thing.

Daddy and his babies.

As you all know, I like to jump when I am happy.

I love this precious girl.

I can't wait to carve our pumpkins.

Family shot.

Happy Birthday daddy!

Little Miss L. couldn't wait to help daddy blow his candle out.

Grandma's birthday dinner.

One of Little Miss L.'s favourite things to do is blow out the candles. 

I love apple crisp. We put our apples to good use; thanks mom for the help!