FILLING:

2/3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
8 lg. tart apples, thinly sliced (peeled and cored)
2 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. butter

TOPPING (CRUMB):

1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. all purpose flour

Filling: Combine sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg. Add apples, sprinkle on water and lemon juice. Toss until evenly coated. Spoon into 9 inch deep dish pie plate, dot with butter.

Topping: Cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add flour and stir until smooth, daub on apples. Bake 50 to 60 minutes at 350 degrees. Makes 8 servings.

Absolutely delicious!