Apricot Crisp Stew

Ingredients

Unsalted butter

1/2 cup, softened

Brown sugar

1/2 cup, packed

Rolled oats

1 cup

All-purpose flour

1/2 cup

Lemon juice

2 tablespoons

Nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon

Cinnamon

1 teaspoon

Cornstarch

2 tablespoons

Granulated sugar

1/4 cup

Fresh apricots

4 cups, pitted and halved

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the halved apricots, granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss until all the apricots are evenly coated in the mixture.
3. Transfer the apricot filling into a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and softened butter. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Sprinkle the oat topping generously over the apricot mixture, ensuring an even cover.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the apricots are tender and bubbly.
7. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving.
8. Serve warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat!