2 1/2lbsapples,about 5-6, peeled and cut into wedges
1/2cuppacked brown sugar
1/4cupgranulated sugar
1 1/2tablespoonscornstarch
2teaspoonspure vanilla extract
2tablespoonsheavy cream
4tablespoonsunsalted butter,melted
Instructions
To make the topping: In a medium mixing bowl combine oats, flour, sugar, pecans, cinnamon and salt. Toss until well combined. Add the melted butter and toss until well distributed and clumpy. Refrigerate for 10 minutes while you prepare the filling.
To make the filling: In a small bowl, whisk together both sugars and the cornstarch until well combined. Place the apple wedges in a large mixing bowl and toss with the sugar/cornstarch mixture. Add the vanilla, cream and melted butter and toss until everything is well mixed.
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F. Transfer apples to a skillet large enough to hold the filling and topping. Remove the topping from the fridge and evenly distribute over the top of the apples. Put the skillet in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
Apples: The type of apples you use is entirely up to you! My favorite apples to bake with are honeycrisp apples. I used about 5 softball sized honeycrisp apples in this recipe. I prefer my apple pieces a little thicker, so I cut them into about 1/3" slices.Bakeware options: You can use a 10-inch cast iron skillet for this recipe or a 9x13-inch baking dish if that's what you have on hand.Storage: Leftovers cab be wrapped tightly and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 1 month.