Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup rolled oats1 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup butter, softened4 cups chopped peeled apples1 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1 cup water1 teaspoon vanilla extractVanilla ice cream, optional

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press half into a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish or a 9-in. square baking pan. Cover with apples.

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water and vanilla. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thick and clear. Pour over apples. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.

Bake 60-65 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve warm, with ice cream if desired.