Oatmeal Apple Crisp

7 cups thinly sliced & peeled tart apples

1 cup sugar

1 table spoon all purpose flour

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

dash of salt

1/4 cup water

1 package (9 oz) yellow cake mix

3/4 cup quick cooking oats

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

vanilla ice cream (optional)

place the apples in a greased 2 1/2 quart shallow baking dish.  In a small bowl combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt.  Sprinkle this mixture over your apples. Drizzle with water. In a large bowl combine the cake mix, oats, butter brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Sprinkle over apples.

bake uncovered at 350*f for 45 - 50 minutes or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.  serve with ice cream on top

serves 8