Apple (really it's Zucchini) Crisp

This is a great way to use up those HUGE zucchinis that overtake your garden... don't forget to serve it with Vanilla ice cream!!!!!


Ingredients

8 cups sliced zucchini (cut like apple slices)

3/4 cup lemon juice

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 cup sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

TOPPING:

1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup rolled oats

2/3 cup butter, softened

Whipped cream or ice cream, optional

Directions
Place zucchini and lemon juice in a large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender, about 15 minutes. Add nutmeg, sugar and cinnamon; blend until sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.
For topping, combine brown sugar, flour, oats and butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over zucchini. Bake at 375° for 50 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.