Apple Cheese Crisp

6 c. peeled, sliced cooking apples 1 tbs. water 1/2 tsp. lemon juice 1 c. (4 oz) shredded Cheddar cheese 1 c. all purpose flour 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar 2 tbs. sugar 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/2 c. butter Vanilla ice cream toasted sliced almonds (optional) Arrange apples in a lightly greased 8" square baking dish. Combine water and lemon juice; sprinkle over apples. Top with cheese. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients; cut in butter with a fork or pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over cheese. Bake at 350F for 40 min. or until tender. Serve warm topped with ice cream; sprinkle with almonds, if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.