Spicy Apple Crisp

5 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored and sliced

¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar

½ teaspoon grated nutmeg

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 cup rolled oats

1/3 cup flour

¼ teaspoon salt

4 tablespoons butter, melted

Cinnamon to sprinkle

Combine the apples with ¼ cup of the brown sugar and ¼ teaspoon of the nutmeg. Arrange them in a buttered, 9 inch pie plate or square pan. Sprinkle the lemon juice over slices.

In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, the remaining brown sugar and nutmeg, the salt and the melted butter. With a fork, mix the ingredients until crumbly; spread them over the apples. Sprinkle a little cinnamon.

Bake in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes or until the apples are fork-tender and the topping is brown and crisp. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Serves 6 – 8 people.