4 c. sliced apples (about 6 med.)
2/3 - 3/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. rolled oats
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/3 c. soft butter

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Place apples in baking dish. Blend rest of ingredients until mixture is crumbly. Spread over apples. Bake 30-35 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is golden brown. Serve warm with cream, ice cream or hard sauce. 6 servings.

HARD SAUCE:

Beat 1/2 cup soft butter at high speed until very creamy, fluffy and light in color (5 minutes). Gradually beat in 1 cup sifted confectionery sugar. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or rum flavoring. Chill about 1 hour. Makes 3/4 cup.