Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Peel, core and slice into pie pan or dish:

4 c. tart apples

Or use the same amount of:

Peaches, slightly sugared rhubarb, or pitted cherries

Season with:

2 tbsp. lemon juice

Work like pastry with a pastry blender or with the finger tips:

1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. butter
1/2 tsp. salt (if butter is unsalted)
1 tsp. cinnamon

The mixture must be lightly worked so that it does not become oily. Spread these crumbly ingredients over the apples. Bake in a 9 inch pie pan or dish for about 30 minutes. Serve hot or cold with:

Sweet or cultured sour cream