Ingredients

  • 6 medium apples
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 c. water
  • 1/2 c. chopped pecans
  • 6 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
  • 1 c. sifted flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Method

  • Peel apples and cut into eighths.
  • In saucepan, mix sugar, cinnamon and water.
  • Add apples.
  • Toss lightly to coat with sugar mixture.
  • Place over medium heat and cook until slices are half done, about 10 minutes.
  • Arrange apples in greased 9-inch deep dish pie pan and pour syrup over them.
  • Cream butter with brown sugar. Sift flour, salt and baking powder together.
  • Work in creamed mixture with wooden spoon, them mix in nuts.
  • Sprinkle over apples in pan to cover top.
  • Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes or until top is a delicate brown.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream or plain.