1/2 c. butter
4 c. sliced pared apples
1/4 c. rum
2/3 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. finely chopped nuts (almonds)
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Dash of salt

Melt 1/4 cup butter and saute apples until tender (5 minutes). Remove from heat. Pour on rum. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Let stand 1/2 hour. Measure almonds, flour, remaining sugar and salt into bowl. Cut in remaining butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add vanilla. Set aside in refrigerator until ready for use.

Spread apples in greased 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle mix over apples. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Sprinkle rest of mix and bake 15 minutes longer or until golden brown. Serve warm with whipped cream.