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End your holiday meal on a sweet note with this warm, cinnamon-scented apple crisp. The oat topping becomes golden and crumbly, while the apples soften into syrupy perfection. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert.

Ingredients (for 6–8 servings):

For the base:

• 6 apples, peeled and sliced
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

For the topping:

• ¾ cup rolled oats
• ½ cup flour
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup butter, cold and cut into cubes

Instructions:

1. Toss apple slices with sugar, spices, and lemon juice. Spread in slow cooker.
2. In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly.
3. Sprinkle topping over apples.
4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2½–3 hours or LOW for 4–5 hours.
5. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

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