1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
3 tbsp. water
1/2 c. chopped pecans
4 lg. cooking apples, peeled and sliced (about 6 c.)
1/2 c. granulated sugar
Heavy cream or Half and Half (optional)

Preheat oven o 375 degrees. In medium bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until pale and fluffy. Stir in flour, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and the water until smooth and thick. Stir in pecans. Mound apples in 9 inch pie plate. Mix granulated sugar with remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle over apples. Spoon pecan topping over apples in dollops. Bake at 375 degrees for 45-50 minutes until apples are tender. Serve in bowls with cream. 8 servings.