CRUST:

1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened
1 1/2 c. plain flour
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)

Mix above and press into baking dish. Peel and slice 8 or 9 apples and place on crust. Drizzle 3 tablespoons lemon juice on apples. Mix 1/3 cup cornstarch and 1/3 cup sugar and spread evenly over apples. OPTIONAL: 1 cup white raisins, soaked in hot water.

TOPPING:

1 c. brown sugar
4 tbsp. cinnamon
1/3 c. sugar
3/4 c. flour
1/3 c. butter (enough to moisten)

Mix above and spread on apples. Nuts may be spread on top. Bake 50 to 60 minutes at 375 degrees.