Apricot Crisp Pie

Ingredients

• Butter (1/2 cup, cold and diced)
• All (purpose flour - 1/2 cup)
• Brown sugar (1/2 cup)
• Rolled oats (1 cup)
• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
• Cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
• Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
• All (purpose flour - 1/4 cup)
• Granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
• Apricots (6 cups, pitted and sliced)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apricots, granulated sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt. Toss until the apricots are coated.
3. Transfer the apricot mixture to a 9-inch pie dish.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, brown sugar, flour, and diced cold butter. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apricot mixture.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apricots are bubbling.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
8. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.