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.