How can I make an apple crisp with the gooeyness of an apple pie?

You seek a cobbler, my friend. Try this one.

* Apple Filling:

* 5 cups tart apples, peeled, sliced

* 3/4 cup sugar

* 2 tablespoons flour

* 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

* 1/4 teaspoon salt

* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

* 1/4 cup water

* 1 tablespoon butter, softened

* Topping:

* 1/2 cup flour, sifted

* 1/2 cup sugar

* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

* 1/4 teaspoon salt

* 2 tablespoons butter, softened

* 1 egg, slightly beaten

Preparation:

In a medium bowl, combine apples, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, vanilla and water. Turn into a lightly buttered 9-inch square pan. Dot apples with 1 tablespoon butter.

Combine all topping ingredients. Beat with wooden spoon until batter is smooth. Drop batter in 9 portions, over the apples, spacing evenly. Batter will spread during baking. Bake 35 to 40 minutes at 375° or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown. Serve warm with cream or ice cream.

Serves 6 to 8.

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 2 1/2 cups Macintosh apples - peeled, cored and quartered

* 2 cups packed brown sugar

* 2 tsp ground cinnamon

* 1/2 tsp nutmeg

* 1 cups rolled oats

* 1 cup all-purpose flour

* 1 cup brown sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. Combine apples, 2 c brown sugar and spices in a large, greased Dutch oven or casserole dish.

3. Bake for 30 minutes, covered.

4. Combine flour, 1 c brown sugar and oats. Pour mixture evenly over apples and brown sugar.

5. Bake for 45 minutes uncovered. Serve warm.