Apple-Pecan Crisp

Prep Time:25 Mins | Total Time:1 Hr 20 Mins | Makes:12 servings

Looking for a fruit dessert using Betty Crocker* Oatmeal Cookie Mix? Then check out this great apple-pecan crisp recipe.

2/3 cup (150 mL) maple-flavoured syrup

1/4 cup (50 mL) all-purpose flour

1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon

8 large baking apples (about 5 1/2 lb), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 12 cups)

1/2 cup (125 mL) cold butter or margarine, cut into pieces

1 pouch Betty Crocker* Oatmeal Cookie Mix

3/4 cup (175 mL) chopped pecans

Heat oven to 375ºF.
In large bowl, stir together syrup, flour and cinnamon until blended. Add apples; toss until evenly coated. Spread in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
In same bowl, with pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives in opposite directions), cut butter into cookie mix until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Crumble mixture over apples in baking dish.
Bake 30 minutes. Very loosely cover with foil; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until apples are tender.

Oatmeal Cookie Mix

Tip : While entertaining your guests, assemble this crisp, and then pop it into the oven as you start dinner. It'll be ready to serve warm from the oven for dessert!Tip : The oatmeal cookie mix is the secret ingredient that makes this topping super easy to throw together.Tip : Delicious served with ice cream or whipped cream.