Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch pan lightly with cooking spray.

Step 2

Stir together brown sugar, water, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together in a saucepan. Stir in apples. Cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring.

Step 3

Pour mixture into prepared pan.

Step 4

In a large bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and melted butter, just until combined.

Step 5

Pour the mixture over the apples in the pan. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon.

Step 6

Bake for about 38-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the topping comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Step 8

Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.