📖 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This is crucial for getting that perfect golden-brown topping. Don't skip this step!
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (about 6 medium apples) with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Gently toss everything together until the apples are evenly coated. Mmm, that smells amazing already!
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. If you don't have a pastry blender, don't worry—your fingers work perfectly well!
4. Pour the apple mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples. Make sure you get nice, even coverage. This is what will give you that perfect crispy topping!
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender. Keep an eye on it—ovens can vary, so you might need to adjust the baking time a bit. If the top starts to brown too quickly, tent it loosely with foil for the remaining baking time.
6. Let the apple crisp cool completely before assembling the parfaits. This is important to prevent the ice cream from melting too quickly.
7. To assemble the parfaits, layer the apple crisp and vanilla bean ice cream in individual glasses or bowls. Start with a layer of crisp, then scoop on some ice cream, and repeat until your glass is full. Get creative and have fun with it!
8. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream or extra cinnamon, and a sprinkle of chopped pecans for an extra touch of deliciousness. Sometimes, the simplest things are the best!