Rustic Apple Crisp

My entire family loves apples. I grew up with them because my grandma had every type of apple tree imaginable on her property. This recipe isn't a family original, but I did come up with it after exhausting my search for the perfect apple crisp recipe. See, I have a problem - I'm WAY too critical when it comes to apple dishes. I like to taste the apples, not the rest of the stuff. I also don't want the apples to be too over powering because, let's face it - butter, cinnamon and sugar are NOT bad things. :)

So here is a rustic apple crisp that is quick and easy and has just right balance of apple and "other stuff."

Rustic Apple Crisp

4 cups apples, peeled and sliced thinly (I use half granny smith and half gala for a nice sweet/sour balance - about 6-8 total.)
1 TBS lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
tiny pinch of ground ginger

Topping:

1/3 cup flour
1 cups oats (old fashioned or rolled, not quick)
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/3 cup butter, melted

Preheat oven to 375F.

Toss apples with lemon juice. Add sugar, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger. Toss well. Pour into greased 8x8 pan.

In separate bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add melted butter and mix until crumbly. Sprinkly mixture over apples.

Bake at 375F for 30 minutes or until apples are tender. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.