Janet's Apple Crisp

Got a few apples starting to go soft? Cold winter day when something quick and warm would go great after dinner? This certainly fills the bill for us!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6 pieces

Ingredients

• 4  cups  sliced pared tart apples or 4  medium tart apples
• 3⁄4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup oats
• 3⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄3 cup butter, softened

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease square pan, 8x8x2" or round deep dish pie pan. Place apple slices in pan. Mix remainder of ingredients thoroughly and sprinkle over apples.
2. Bake 30 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is golden brown. Serve warm and, if desired, with lifht cream or ice cream.
3. Variation:
4. Substitute 1 can (1 pound 5 ounces) cherry pie filling for the apples, reduce brown sugar to 2/3 cup.