Slice the unpeeled apples into 14 wedges, and put them in a plastic bag with cup sugar, the spice-pecan mixture, and lemon zest. Shake the bag to make sure the apple wedges are covered.

Using almond meal, oatmeal, and a varied selection of baking apples ... unpeeled almonds, has a coarse texture and nutty flavor -- which are two important characteristics for a crunchy apple crisp ...