Apple Crisp

APPLE CRISP

1 cup flour
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups chopped, peeled apples
1 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 cup water
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream, optional

In a bowl, combine first four ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press half into a greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish or a 9 inch square baking pan. Cover with apples. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, water and vanilla; cook and stir until thick and clear. Pour over apples. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour or until the apples are tender. Serve warm with ice cream, if desired. Makes 8 servings.