Baked Oatmeal-&-Apple Dessert

i know there is some debate about the gluten-freeness of oats.. (http://www.celiac.com/categories/Celiac-Disease-and-Oats%3A-Are-They-Gluten%252dFree%3F) but if you can find some that are not fielded near wheat, this looks like it could be yummy. alternatively, i'm sure you could substitute for nuts or something? let me know :)

FROM VEG COOKING (vegcooking.com)
(makes 8 servings)
Margarine
1 lb. apples, peeled & sliced thin
3 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup lemon zest
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
Pinch baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup melted margarine
Directions:
1) Preheat the oven to 350°F. Using a bit of margarine, lightly grease an 8-inch-by-8-inch-by-2-inch heatproof dish.
2) In a frying pan, cook the apples with 3tbsp. of sugar & water over medium heat until all the water evaporates.
3)Sprinkle with lemon zest & set aside.
4) Mix the remaining sugar, rolled oats, baking soda, & salt in a bowl.
5) Stir in the melted margarine & mix thoroughly.
6) Spread half of the oat mixture over the bottom of the prepared dish, then make a layer with the apples, & cover with the remaining oats. Bake for 35min.
7)Topping with a scoop of ice cream is optional but highly recommended.

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