4 med. cooking apples
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. grated nutmeg
1/3 c. water
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. quick cooking oats
1/3 c. butter

Pare and core apples. Cut into 8ths and place in greased baking dish about 10 x 6 inches. Sprinkle with combined spices, sugar and a little of salt. Mix water and lemon juice and grated rind. Pour over apples. Add baking soda and remaining salt to oats. Work butter into this mixture until crumbly. Spread oatmeal mixture over apples and bake in preheated moderate oven at 375 degrees for 40 minutes. Makes 4-6 servings.