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

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