Apple Crisp

Apples are in season now and what better way to celebrate this fruit than with a simple dessert. Take sweet-tart apple filling and give it an irresistible topping and voila! Dessert is done.

Apple Crisp
Serves 6-8

Ingredients
5 Granny Smith apples
1 package (9 ounces) yellow cake mix
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
¼ butter or margarine, melted
½ cup chopped nuts
Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Thawed, frozen whipped topping (optional)

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel, core and slice apples. Place apples in a baking dish.

Combine cake mix, sugar, cinnamon, butter and nuts in a bowl. Mix until crumbly. Spread mixture evenly over apples.

Bake 35-40 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped topping if desired.