2-2 1/2 lbs. tart apples (6-7 lg.), peeled, cored and sliced
1/3 c. water
1/4 c. sugar
2 c. unbleached white flour
3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. butter
1 egg yolk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8-inch springform pan with butter. In large pot, cook apple slices with water and 1/4 cup sugar until apples are tender, but not mushy. Drain and reserve. In a small bowl, mix flour, 3/4 cup sugar and baking powder. Cut in 1/2 cup butter. Cut in yolk. Reserve 1 cup flour mixture for the topping. Press remainder into bottom and sides of pan. Cover with reserved topping. Bake for 1 hour or until crust is golden brown. You can substitute (peaches 2-2 1/2 pounds) or blueberries (4 cups). Makes 12 slices; 200 calories per slice, 66 fat calories.