Apple Crisp with Oat Topping

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Peel, core, and slice the apples, then place them in a large mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Add the lemon juice concentrate to the apples and toss to coat evenly.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of sugar, 1/4 cup of flour, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

5. 5

   Sprinkle this mixture over the apples and toss to coat them well.

6. 6

   Transfer the coated apples to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.

7. 7

   In another bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/4 cup of flour, oats, ground ginger, ground cloves, and the remaining salt.

8. 8

   Cut the salted butter into small pieces and add to the oat mixture, using a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

9. 9

   Stir in the chopped walnuts.

10. 10

    Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apples in the baking dish.

11. 11

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.

12. 12

    Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.