3 3/4 gal. apples, pared & sliced (16 lb.)
1/3 c. lemon juice (3 oz.)
2 c. water
1 qt. rolled wheat (12 oz.) OR
1 qt. 3/4 c. rolled oats (12 oz.)
3 qt. 1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar (6 lb.)
1 1/2 qt. all-purpose flour (1 lb. 8 oz.)
2 2/3 tbsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 qt. butter (2 lb. 8 oz.)

1. Place apples in 4 greased baking pans (about 12 x 20 x 2 inches) 4 pounds or 3 3/4 quart per pan.

2. Blend lemon juice and water; pour over apples.

3. For topping, combine wheat or oats with remaining ingredients and mix until crumbly.

4. Cover apples with topping about 2 pounds 10 ounce or 2 quarts per pan.

5. Bake at 350 degrees (moderate oven) 40 minutes or until apples are tender.

Variation: Cheese - Apple Crisp: Mix 3 pounds 2 ounce (3 quarts 1/2 cup) grated cheese with topping ingredients; decrease butter to 2 pounds (1 quart).