Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Pile sliced apples in an 8x10-inch casserole dish. Mix water and lemon juice together and sprinkle over apples.

Step 3

Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix well using an electric mixer. Add butter pieces and mix until clumpy. Pour over apples, spreading to cover all but the outer edges.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden, about 45 minutes. Let cool slightly to thicken before serving in bowls.