Apple Crisp

This is The Best Apple Crisp recipe I have ever found~Enjoy :o)

Ingredients:
3 quarts sliced peeled apples (about 12 medium)
2 cups sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups oats
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Ice cream, optional

Directions:
In a saucepan, combine the apples, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; cook and stir over medium heat just until apples are tender. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream the shortening, b butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Pat half of the flour mixture into a greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Spread apples over top; crumble remaining flour mixture over apples.

Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream if desired.

Yield: 16 servings