Too many apples....

Well it is well known that men's eyes are bigger than their stomachs. This is why I have a huge bowl of Vermont apples idling away in my largest bowl. Despite promises to consume these lovely fruits from the men of the household...the bowl remains full. So it is up to me to make this right.

In keeping with my current interest in Gluten free cooking, I give you Maple Apple Crisp.

Maple Apple Crisp - serves 8

7 tart apples, peeled, cored, sliced
4 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 TB. maple syrup
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 c. rolled oats
1/2 cup butter, room temp.

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix apples, lemon juice, vanilla and maple syrup. Toss to coat.
  
• Layer apples in a 9 x 12 inch glass pan.
  
• Combine brown sugar, cinnamon and oatmeal in bowl. Cut in butter to make pea size pieces. Sprinkle over apples.
  
• Bake 45 minutes until golden brown and crispy
  
• Serve with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream