1-Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, which ensures even baking for that perfect golden topping. Once your oven is ready, prepare the apples by peeling, coring, and slicing or chunking them, then toss them in the juice of 1 lemon to keep them fresh and add a bit of tang.

2-Next, layer the apples in a greased 9-inch casserole or pie dish for even cooking. In a separate bowl, combine the crumb mixture: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup cold butter. Mix until coarse crumbs form, then sprinkle this over the apples for that irresistible crisp layer.

3-Preheat the oven and prepare the apples as described.

4-Toss the apples with lemon juice and layer them in the dish.

5-Mix and pulse the crumb ingredients until they reach a crumbly texture.

6-Sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the apples.

7-Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until lightly browned.

8-Serve warm, perhaps with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.