Applescotch Crisp

4 cups sliced peeled tart apples

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

2/3 cup plus 1 tbsp flour, divided

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup milk

1/2 cup quick cooking oats

1 pkg. (3-1/2 oz.) cook-and-serve butterscotch pudding mix

1/4 cup sugar

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup butter or margarine 

ice cream, optional

-Place the apples in an ungreased 11-in. x 7-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.