Heating the Kitchen - Apple Crisp

The pilot is out in our unit and we're still waiting on the gas company, so we're using small space heaters and the range to help keep the house warm.

Since the oven was nicely (pre-)heated to 350 degrees and there were a dozen apples in the bowl, an Apple Crisp seemed the logical solution. This recipe is modified from Post Punk Kitchen. I thought it was incredibly tasty and my son (who doesn't care for sweets) must have as well ... this is all that was left!

APPLE CRISP

For the filling
4 lbs apples
1/2 cup turbinado sugar
1/2 cup vegan organic sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cardamon
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup dried chopped dates

For the topping
1/2 cup quick cooking oats (not instant)
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup turbinado sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup canola oil
3 tablespoon soy milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 F
Peel, core and thinly slice apples. Dissolve the cornstarch in the water. Set aside.
Place fruit in the baking dish, add sugars and spices and combine everything well (you may need to use your hands to do this). Pour cornstarch mixture over everything.
Prepare the topping, in a medium bowl, combining all dry ingredients. Add oil, soymilk, and vanilla, mix well. Crumble topping over the apples. Bake for 45 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool at least 15 minutes before serving.