Enhanced Apricot Crisp Cake

Ingredients

• Apricots (4 cups, sliced)
• Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
• Granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
• Unsalted butter (1/2 cup, cold and cubed)
• All-purpose flour (1 cup)
• Rolled oats (1 cup)
• Brown sugar (1/2 cup, packed)
• Ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
• Vanilla ice cream (for serving)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apricots, lemon juice, and granulated sugar. Toss gently to coat the apricots evenly and set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
4. Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, ensuring there are no large chunks of butter.
5. Spread the apricot mixture evenly in the greased baking dish.
6. Sprinkle the oat topping generously over the apricots, covering them completely to ensure a delightful crunch in every bite.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apricots are tender and bubbly.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
9. Serve warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream on top for an extra indulgent treat.