A crisp is one of the easiest desserts that a nonbaker can make.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

　　

Topping:

4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces

　　1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar

　　1/2 cup all-purpose flour

　　1/2 cup rolled oats

　　1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

　　1/2 cup chopped walnuts

　　4 apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice

　　2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

　　Vanilla ice cream or heavy cream, for serving (optional)

　　

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish.

　　

Step 2

2. For topping, combine the butter, sugar, flour, oats and cinnamon in a bowl. Work together with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Toss in nuts; set aside.

　　

Step 3

3. Toss the apples with lemon juice and spoon into the baking dish. Sprinkle topping evenly over the apples. Bake in center of the oven for 1 hour or until bubbly and the apples are tender. Let cool slightly. Serve warm, topped with ice cream or cream, if desired.

　　

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving (without ice cream): 290 calories

　　38g carbohydrates

　　15g fat

　　4g protein

　　21mg cholesterol.

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness

　　Richmond

　　Va.