Gingered Apple Crisp

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. 2
   Lightly grease an 8 x 8 inch glass baking dish.
3. 3
   Prepare granny smith apples: peel, quarter, core, and cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick slices; then place in prepared baking dish.
4. 4
   In a large mixing bowl, stir together whole wheat pastry (or all-purpose) flour, rolled oats, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, sliced almonds, and chopped crystallized ginger.
5. 5
   Using 2 knives, or a pastry blender, cut in unsalted butter until well distributed; stir in light olive oil.
6. 6
   Mixture should be crumbly.
7. 7
   Evenly distribute topping mixture over apples.
8. 8
   Bake crisp for 55 minutes; or until apples are cooked through, and topping is light brown.
9. 9
   Transfer baked crisp to a wire rack to cool a bit before serving.
10. 10
    Serve warm.