1 lb. broad noodles
4 eggs
2 c. (1 pt.) half and half (soured*)
12 oz. cottage cheese
1 c. white raisins
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
1 c. unpeeled, sliced apples
1 tbsp. grated lemon rind
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sugar
3 tbsp. cinnamon

Topping:

2 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. bread crumbs

Boil noodles. Beat eggs and add next 7 ingredients. Starting with noodles, layer in well greased 9x13-inch pan, then the mixture, then more noodles, etc., adding the cup of sugar and cinnamon between each layer. Top with 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup bread crumbs. Bake 1 hour at 375°F.