2 lbs. tart green cooking apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored and sliced
1/4 c. apple cider
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
Pinch of salt
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Place apples in shallow 2 quart casserole or baking dish. Pour cider over.

Combine flour, both sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in medium bowl. Cut in butter using pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is crumbly. Spread over apples.

Bake until apples are tender and topping is light brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Serve warm. Top with ice cream of whipped cream if desired. 4 to 6 servings.