Maple Apple Crisp

5 apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
3/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
pinch salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine; softened

Preheat oven to 375º F.   Place apples in an 8x8" baking dish. 

Toss apples with syrup.  In a separate bowl, mix together flour, oats, sugar, and salt. 

Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.  Sprinkle mixture evenly over apples.

Bake in oven for 35 minutes, until topping is golden brown. 

Serve warm or at room temperature. 

Makes 8 servings.