2 c. sliced apples (tart)
1/4 c. molasses or brown sugar, packed
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk

Place apples in greased baking dish (10" deep dish pie plate). Sprinkle with molasses or brown sugar, spices and salt. Bake in a moderate oven, 350 degrees until apples are soft.

Meanwhile, prepare batter: Cream butter; add sugar gradually and add egg. Mix and sift flour, baking powder and salt. Add alternately with milk to first mixture. Pour over apples and continue baking. Total baking time about 35 minutes. Serve from baking dish or turn out with apples on top. Serve with hard sauce or cream. Serves 6.