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      Fall is such a lovely time of year!! The smell of drying corn; playing in big piles of leaves; squash; apples!!!

     I checked in with Iowa girl eats and Yum!! found a recipe for apple crisp!! And I agree, everyone loves apple crisp. Try her recipe tonight!! http://iowagirleats.com/2015/10/14/caramel-apple-crisp-with-easy-caramel-sauce/


Caramel Apple Crisp with Easy Caramel Sauce 
serves 6

Ingredients
4 Granny Smith apples, peeled then thinly sliced
4 teaspoons + 1/4 cup gluten­free flour baking blend, divided
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup certified gluten­free old fashioned oats
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped Fisher Nuts Pecans
dash of salt
6 Tablespoons butter, cut into pats

For the Easy Caramel Sauce (makes 1 cup):
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup half and half
4 Tablespoons butter
dash of salt
1 Tablespoon vanilla

Directions
1. For the Easy Caramel Sauce: Combine all ingredients except vanilla in a small, heavy­bottomed saucepan over medium­-low heat. Stir slowly until caramel has thickened, 8-­10 minutes, then add vanilla and stir until thickened again, 1 more minute. Remove from heat then let cool slightly. Can be done ahead of time ­ cool caramel sauce slightly then pour into a mason jar using a funnel and store in the refrigerator. Warm for 30 seconds in the microwave before using. 2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees then spray a medium-sized baking dish (like 8x8" or 10x7") with nonstick spray. Add apple slices to a large bowl then toss with cinnamon and 4 teaspoons flour until well coated. Transfer to prepared baking dish then drizzle 1/2 cup Easy Caramel Sauce on top. 3. Combine oats, brown sugar, chopped pecans, remaining 1/4 cup flour, salt, and butter in the bowl then use your fingers to combine mixture until crumbly. Top caramel apples with crisp then bake for 30­40 minutes or until apples are tender and caramel is bubbly. NOTE: If crisp topping begins to brown before apples are tender, gently place a piece of foil on top and continue baking. 4. Allow Caramel Apple Crisp to cool for 20 minutes­ to 1 hour before scooping into bowls then topping with reserved Easy Caramel Sauce.