Butterscotch Apple Crisp

SERVES 12

APPLE LAYER
2 1/2 lbs tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1 2/3 cups butterscotch chips (11-oz. pkg)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
TOPPING
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup chopped nuts
3/4 cup oats (quick or old-fashioned)
Pre-heat oven to 375°F.

FOR APPLE LAYER:.
Arrange apples in 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
Combine butterscotch chips, sugar, flour and cinnamon in small bowl; sprinkle over apples.
Bake for 20 minutes.

FOR TOPPING:.
Combine flour and sugar in medium bowl.
Cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives until crumbly.
Stir in nuts and oats; sprinkle over apple layer.
Bake for an additional 30 to 40 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is lightly browned.
Cool slightly.
Serve warm with ice cream, if desired.