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OAT APPLE CRISP

A yellow cake mix sets this tasty crisp apart from others. Serve it a la mode for an extra-special treat.

—RUBY HODGE RICHLAND CENTER, WI


PREP: 25 MIN. • BAKE: 45 MIN. • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS


   7cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 7 medium)

    1cup sugar

    1tablespoon all-purpose flour

    1teaspoon ground cinnamon

Dash salt

1/4cup water

    1package (9 ounces) yellow cake mix

3/4cup quick-cooking oats

1/3cup butter, softened

1/4cup packed brown sugar

1/4teaspoon baking powder

1/4teaspoon baking soda

Vanilla ice cream

1. Place the apples in a greased 2 1/2- qt. shallow baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt; sprinkle over apples. Drizzle with water. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, oats, butter, brown sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Sprinkle over apples.

2. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until the apples are tender and topping is golden brown. Serve warm with the ice cream.