4 c. tart apples, pared, sliced
1/4 c. water
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1/4 c. whole wheat flour
1/4 c. old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
3 tbsp. butter

Place apples in 8 x 8 x 2 inch baking pan. Mix water and lemon juice, pour over apples. Mix sugar, flour, oats, and spices. Add butter to dry mixture; mix until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over apples. Bake at 350 degrees (moderate oven) until apples are tender and topping is lightly browned, about 40 minutes.