1 tbsp. chopped onion
6 tbsp. butter
1 1/4 c. crushed stone-ground whole wheat crackers
1/4 c. finely chopped walnuts
2 lg. tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (2 c.)
3 eggs
1 c. cream-style cottage cheese
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. milk
Ground nutmeg

Cook onion in butter until tender. Stir in crushed crackers and nuts. Press mixture into a 9 inch pie plate forming a crust. Bake in 350 degree oven 8 to 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, simmer apples in a small amount of water 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Drain; arrange apples in crust. In blender container or food processor bowl blend the eggs, cheese, milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and dash pepper until smooth. Pour into crust. Sprinkle nutmeg atop. Bake in a 325 degree oven about 45 minutes or until knife inserted off-center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes. Makes 5 servings.