Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp:

6-7 Granny Smith apples (or any other kind of tart apple. Avoid red delicious or other sweet apples), peeled, cored, and sliced
3/4 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg 
1 tsp. almond extract
2 Tbsp. water

Topping:
1 c. oats (instant works great)
1 c. brown sugar (packed)
1 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 cube (1/2 c.) butter, softened

Combine sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and almond extract in a large bowl. Toss until apples are evenly covered. Place apples in a 9x13 pan and sprinkle evenly with 2 Tbsp. water. In a separate bowl (you can actually use the same bowl you did the apples in to avoid extra dishes), combine topping ingredients, minus the butter. When topping ingredients are well mixed, add the butter using a pastry blender or wooden spoon. Mix until it becomes nice and crumbly then sprinkle over the apples. Place in the oven at 350-degrees for 40-45 minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream.