8 large Pippin apples, peeled
1 c. flour
1 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. butter, softened (divided use)
1 tsp. cinnamon
lemon juice
vanilla ice-cream (optional)

Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine 1/2 cup butter, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon for topping. In a 7 x 7-inch pan, spread apples and dot with 1/4 cup butter and lemon. Crumble topping generously over apples. bake for 30 minutes. Touch with knife to test apples for softness. Serve piping hot with vanilla ice-cream.