Fall Apple Cobbler With Streusel Topping

APPLE BASE
12 cups apples, peeled and sliced (Macintosh, Jonagold)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

 BATTER
1 1/3 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup sugar
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup milk

 STREUSEL TOPPING
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup oatmeal (I use Quick Oats)
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Prepare 9x13 pan with non-stick spray; preheat oven to 350.

Prepare APPLES: toss sliced apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cornstarch. Pour apple mixture into prepared pan. BAKE APPLES 10 minutes.

While apples are baking, combine STREUSEL ingredients; set aside.

Prepare BATTER: Mix batter dry ingredients in a bowl. When apples are done, whisk in milk and melted butter (batter will thicken if it sits). Immediately pour batter over hot apples; sprinkle streusel on top.

Return to oven; bake 40-45 minutes or until top is browned and apples are bubbling.