Crumb-topped Apple Pie

This one is a recipe I've always loved.  My dad used to make it and I have a stained copy of the recipe in my 10 year old handwriting with the misspelling "cinimon".  He always made it without a bottom crust.

apple filling:
6 apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 Tbs. quick tapioca

crumb topping:
1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. flour
1/8 tsp. salt
6 Tbs. butter

1 bottom crust of your favorite pastry (opt).

Mix the filling and place in bottom pie crust.  Alternatively, just skip the bottom crust and place in a square glass baking dish or deep casserole dish.  Cut together the topping ingredients until crumbly.  Sprinkle over the apple filling and bake 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling.