Classic Apple Crisp

¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
¾ cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup cold butter, cut in small pieces
2 tbsp granulated sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon
4 or 5 tart apples, cored, peeled, sliced
1 to 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Preheat oven to 375F.

In large bowl, combine flour, rolled oats and brown sugar. Add butter. Using wire hand pastry blender or two knives, cut it in until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Rub between fingers until butter is soft and mixture begins to form small clumps.

In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon.

Lightly butter 8-inch square/2 L glass or ceramic baking dish. Arrange apple slices in dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice and sugar/cinnamon mixture. Spread evenly with topping mixture. Bake 40 to 50 min. or until browned on top and apples are soft.