Apple crisp

3 pounds tart apples

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup rolled oats

4 tablespoons cold butter (1/2 stick)

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Preparation:

Peel, core and chop the apples; toss in a bowl with lemon juice. In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; add to the apples and toss to combine.

In another bowl combine flour, sugar and oats. Cut butter into 8 small pieces, and cut butter into flour with a pastry blender or two forks until mixture is crumbly. Stir in the chopped nuts.

Butter a 9-inch square baking dish. Spread apple mixture in bottom of baking dish then sprinkle with flour mixture. Bake at 375° for 30 to 45 minutes, or until apples are tender and topping is lightly browned.

Serve warm or at room temperature, with vanilla ice cream or a little heavy cream, if desired.