3 c. self-rising flour
2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
4 med. cooking apples, peeled, cored & sliced (3 c.)
1 c. warm milk
2 eggs
1/4 c. brandy or whiskey
1 tsp. vanilla
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (opt.)

Grease and flour a 13"x9"x2" baking pan; set aside.

In a mixing bowl stir together the flour and sugar; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in lemon peel. Place half of the crumb mixture in bottom of prepared baking pan. Cover with half of the sliced apples. Top with the remaining crumb mixture, then remaining apples.

Beat together warm milk, eggs, brandy and vanilla. Pour over apple mixture in baking pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 1 hour or until golden and cake tests done. Cool on wire rack 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Cut into squares and serve with scoops of ice cream of dollops of whipped cream, if desired. Makes 12 servings.