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Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine apples, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and salt.
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Toss apples and dry ingredients to evenly coat. Add water and mix thoroughly. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
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In a separate bowl, blend all-purpose flour, quick-cooking oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Pour in melted butter and mix until the topping forms coarse crumbs.
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Distribute the crumbly topping evenly over the apple filling. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and apple filling is bubbly and tender.
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Allow the crisp to cool briefly, then serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream as desired.