Ingredients:

• 8 apples, peeled and cored
• 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup plus 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 8 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granola
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 pinch salt

Instructions:

• Cut the peeled and cored apples into halves and then slice to about 1/8" thick.
• Place the apples in a bowl and toss with the lemon juice and zest.
• Add 1/3 cup sugar, cornstarch, and 1 tsp of cinnamon to the apples and toss again.
• Taste the apple mixture and add more sugar for a sweeter crisp.
• Spoon the apple mixture into a cast iron skillet and set aside.
• In a food processor add butter, flour, granola, 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar, brown sugar, and 1 tsp cinnamon and salt. 
• Pulse the mixture until coarse and crumbly.  
• Spoon this mixture evenly over top of the apples.
• Cook at 350°F until apples are soft and mixture is bubbly (40-50 minutes).  
• Allow to cool slightly.
• Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes:

• Adjust amount of sugar to taste.