4 lb. cooking apples
1 lemon
1/2 to 3/4 c. sugar, depends on the tartness of the apples
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. mace or cardamom or nutmeg
2 c. lightly pressed down fresh white bread crumbs (no crusts)
1 stick butter

Peel and core the apples and then slice lengthwise into thin slices. Put the apples into a large mixing bowl. Grate the zest (the yellow part of the peel) of the lemon over the apples and then squeeze the juice over the apples. Sprinkle on the sugar and spices. Toss the apples so they are coated well. Taste and add more sugar, if needed. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.