Apple-Puddeny Pie

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

Pare and core apples. Cut into eighths and place in greased baking dish about 10x6 inches.

Sprinkle with combined spices, sugar, and a little of the salt. Mix water, lemon juice, and grated rind and 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 (375 F) for 40 minutes.

• Yields: 4-6 servings
• Preparation Time: 1 hour