Missouri Rice-Apple Crisp

Description

 * Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 2 cups cooked rice
 * 4 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
 * 4 teaspoons lemon juice
 * ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar, divided
 * ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * ¼ teaspoon salt
 * ¾ cup all-purpose flour
 * 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, apples, lemon juice, ¼ cup sugar, cinnamon, salt in large bowl.
 * 2) Spoon into buttered shallow 2-quart baking dish.
 * 3) Mix flour and remaining ½ cup sugar.
 * 4) Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
 * 5) Stir in nut meats.
 * 6) Sprinkle over rice mixture.
 * 7) Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, or until apples are tender.
 * 8) Serve warm topped with whipped cream, if desired.