Quick Apple Crisp

 Original recipe from basic microwaving cookbook from Maytag cooking library 

Quick Apple Crisp

( measurements in [ ] are for a small version made in a 7 inch Corningware casserole)

6 cups peeled, cored and sliced apples [ 4 cups ]

1 Tbsp lemon juice. [ 2 tsp ]

Topping:

6 Tbsp butter. [ 4 Tbsp ]

3/4 cup old fashioned oats [1/2 cup ]

3/4 cup packed brown sugar [ 1/2 cup ] 

1/2 cup flour [ 1/3 cup ]

1 tsp cinnamon [ 3/4 tsp ]

Place apple slices in 8 inch [ 7 inch ] baking dish.  Sprinkle with lemon juice.  Set aside. 

Melt butter in small bowl in microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.  

Stir in remaining ingredients until crumbly. 

Sprinkle evenly over apples, press down lightly. 

Microwave for 8 minutes, rotate 1/2 turn then cook 6-8 more minutes.  If using a turntable no need to stop and rotate. 

Serve warm with ice cream or whipped topping.