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1 cup dry unseasoned bread crumbs

1/4 cup white sugar

1/3 cup melted butter

5 cups peeled and sliced apples (5 to 6 medium-

sized apples) 1/2 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly butter a 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Combine the bread crumbs with the white sugar and butter. Pat half of the mixture in the bottom of the baking dish. Combine the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice and zest, and walnuts. Spread over the crumbs. Top with the remaining crumbs. Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Then remove the cover, increase the heat to 400F, and continue to bake for 10 more minutes. Serve warm with cream, whipped cream, or ice cream.

YIELD: 6 servings

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