Classic Apple Crisp

INGREDIENTS

3 lb

whole apples, to yield 2 pounds peeled, cored, and sliced apples; about 9 cups

1/4 cup

rum, apple cider or juice, or the liquor/juice of your choice; or water

1/4

to 3/4 cup brown sugar, depending on the sweetness/tartness of your apples

2 tbsp

melted butter

2 tbsp

boiled cider, optional but good

1 1/2 tsp

Apple Pie Spice; or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon + 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg + 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

3 tbsp

King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour or tapioca flour

1/4 tsp

salt

3/4 cup

King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

1/2 cup

quick oats

heaping 1/4 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup

brown sugar, light or dark

1 tsp

ground cinnamon

3/4 tsp

baking powder

1/2 cup

cold butter, cut in pats

1/2 cup

diced pecans or walnuts, optional