12-14 soda crackers broken into small pieces (2 c.)
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
8 to 10 med. tart apples
3 tbsp. butter

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl. Peel, core and slice apples thin. In 1 1/2-quart casserole layer apples; sprinkle cracker mixture. Repeat layering, finishing with cracker mixture on top layer. Dot with butter.

Bake 45-50 minutes. Serve warm. May be served with ice cream, whipped cream or hard sauce.

HARD SAUCE:

1 c. confectioners sugar
1/2 c. butter
2 tbsp. cognac
2 tbsp. grated lemon rind