Ingredients

  • FILLING
  • 4 large apples, of your choice peeled,cored and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • TOPPING
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon rind
  • 1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Method

  • FILLING: Peel, core and slice apples to a mixing bowl.
  • Sprinkle with sugar and lemon juice and toss gently to coat.
  • Arrange apples in a 8" x 8" oven proof baking dish to cover bottom of dish evenly; set aside.
  • TOPPING: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, allspice, cinnamon and lemon rind.
  • Using a pastry blender, cut in margarine or butter and blend until mixture is crumbly.
  • Stir in pecans and mix well.
  • Sprinkle topping evenly over apples.
  • Bake in preheated 350 F oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before using.
  • Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.