1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. firm packed brown sugar
1/2 c. old-fashioned oatmeal (uncooked)
1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. nuts (optional)
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Pinch of salt
6 tart apples (prefer Granny Smith - otherwise use Mac's or Cortlands)
1/4 c. sugar
Dash of cinnamon
Butter

Butter 9 inch pie pan or flatter flan dish. Peel and core apples, then slice them and toss with 1/4 cup sugar and dash cinnamon (you can also use a dash of nutmeg, if desired). Thoroughly combine first 6 ingredients in recipe. This should result in a crumbly mixture. Lightly cover with tin foil and place in preheated 375 degree oven to bake for 35 minutes or until the apples are tender. Remove and place on cooling rack. When apple crisp is warm, it is ready to serve. Prepare Almond Whipped Cream.

ALMOND WHIPPED CREAM:

1 c. heavy cream
2 tbsp. confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp. almond extract

Whip cream in chilled bowl until it begins to hold its shape. Add confectioners' sugar and almond extract and beat until slightly stiff. Serve with apple crisp.