Missouri Rice-Apple Crisp

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 2 cups cooked rice
 * 4 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
 * 4 teaspoons lemon juice
 * 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, divided
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
 * 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Directions
Combine rice, apples, lemon juice, 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, salt in large bowl. Spoon into buttered shallow 2-quart baking dish. Mix flour and remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in nut meats. Sprinkle over rice mixture. Bake at 350 degrees 30 minutes, or until apples are tender. Serve warm topped with whipped cream, if desired.