1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. finely ground vanilla wafers
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 c. butter, softened
1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
3 med. apples, pared, cored & sliced
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Combine flour, soda, ground wafers, brown sugar, chopped pecans and butter; mix with hands until crumbly. Pat mixture into ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.

Sprinkle cheese over crumb mixture.

Combine remaining ingredients and layer over cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes.