1 c. flour
3/4 c. rolled oats
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. softened butter
4 c. chopped peeled apples
1 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream (optional)

In a mixing bowl, combine first 4 ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press half into a greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish or a 9-inch square baking pan. Cover with apples.

In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, water and vanilla; cook and stir until thick and clear. Pour over apples. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour or until the apples are tender. Serve warm, with ice cream, if desired. Serves 8.