In a buttered baking dish put a layer of finely cut apples then a layer of soft bread crumbs. Sprinkle with sugar liberally; add another layer of apples and another layer of crumbs and sugar until dish is full. Sprinkle top with cinnamon and a liberal amount of butter (a heaping tablespoon at least). Add 1/2 cup water and cover. Bake 1 hour in moderate oven, remove cover and bake 1/2 hour more. Serve hot with hard sauce.