Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6                    Tart Apples -- peel/core/slice
     1/2  Cup           Brown Sugar
     1/4  Teaspoon      Nutmeg
     1/4  Teaspoon      Cinnamon
     1/4  Teaspoon      Salt
                        -----Topping----
   1 1/2  Cups          Flour
   2      Teaspoons     Double-Acting Baking Powder
     1/2  Teaspoon      Salt
     1/2  Cup           Sugar
   1                    Egg -- beaten
     1/2  Cup           Milk
   1      Stick         Unsalted Butter -- melted and cooled

Preparation:

Toss together apples, brown sugar and spices. Place in a buttered baking dish and bake at 350F for 20 minutes. Topping: Sift together dry ingredients. In separate bowl mix wet ingredients. Add to dry ingredients, stirring till just combined. Spread topping over apples and bake at 350F for 25 minutes. Top with whipped cream if desired.