5 c. peeled, sliced apples
3/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. butter

BATTER:

1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. soft butter
1 egg, slightly beaten

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Make filling: Medium bowl combine apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, vanilla and 1/4 cup water.

3. Turn into 9 x 9 x 1 3/4 inch baking pan. Dot with butter.

4. Make batter: medium bowl combine all batter ingredients; beat with wooden spoon until smooth.

5. Drop batter in 9 portions on apples, spacing evenly. Batter will spread during baking.

6. Bake 35 to 40 minutes.

7. Serve warm or cold - whip cream or ice cream for topping optional.