Apple Brown Betty 031810

1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. bread crumbs
1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. grated lemon rind
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. sliced sour apples
3 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. butter

Mix sugar, spices and salt. In buttered baking dish, put 1/3 of the crumbs, then 1/3 of the apples. Sprinkle over half the sugar mixture. Repeat. Mix water, lemon juice and rind and pour over. Put in last of crumbs, dot with butter. If apples are not juicy, pour over a little boiling water. Bake in a moderate oven. Cover for first 20 minutes, then uncover. Serve with whipped cream. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.