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

I love the sweet gooey centre of an apple pie, but I love the topping of an apple crisp? How can I combine them? Should I just slice the apples, and instead of laying them in the baking pan, coat them in brown sugar and butter? I'm excited to try something! =) Thanks!

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1. 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.
2. 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.