Ingredients:

• 5 cups granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise & scraped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2/3 cup flour
• 2/3 cup rolled oats
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1+ cup caramel sauce

Cooking Instructions:

1. Toss the apples with the sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and nutmeg.
2. Mix the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter in a large bowl until it forms crumbs.
3. Place the apple mixture into an 8×8 inch baking dish and pour the topping on.
4. Bake in a preheated 350F oven until it is bubbling and the top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.
5. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.