Apple Crisp

8 cups firm tart apples(Granny Smith), peeled and sliced

4 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2/3 cup sifted all-purpose flour

2 cups uncooked oats

1 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2/3 cup butter, melted

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

In a 9 by 12-inch glass baking dish, combine apples, sugar, and lemon juice. Set aside. In another bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon. Toss with melted butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbles. Top apples with oat and sugar mixture. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until apples are tender. Serve warm topped with heavy cream, or cool to room temperature and serve with ice cream, if desired