Rice-Apple Crisp

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 5 apples, pared, cored, and sliced
 * 2 tablespoons lemon juice
 * 2 cups cooked rice
 * 1 cup brown sugar, divided
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 3/4 cup flour
 * 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1/2 cup chopped nut meats (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Combine apples and lemon juice in saucepan.
 * 2) Bring to a boil over medium heat.
 * 3) Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 5 minutes or until apples are fork tender.
 * 4) Combine rice, apples, 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon and salt in buttered shallow baking dish.
 * 5) Mix flour and remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
 * 6) Stir in nuts, if desired. Sprinkle over rice mixture.
 * 7) Bake at 350 degrees 30 minutes.
 * 8) Serve warm topped with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.