Ingredients

4 cups sliced peeled tart apples1/2 cup packed brown sugar2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided1/2 cup water1/4 cup milk1/2 cup quick-cooking oats1 package (3-1/2 ounces) cook-and-serve butterscotch pudding mix1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter, cubedIce cream, optional

Preparation

Place the apples in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk the brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, water and milk. Pour over apples.

In another bowl, combine oats, pudding mix, sugar, cinnamon, salt and the remaining flour. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over apples.

Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until topping is golden brown and fruit is tender. Serve with ice cream if desired.