4-6 c. peeled & sliced Cortland apples
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 tbsp. flour
1/4 c. milk
1/2 c. water

Toss apples with brown sugar, flour, milk and water. Pour into 9" square pan.

TOPPING:

1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. butter
1 (4 oz.) butterscotch pudding (not instant)
1/2 c. quick rolled oats (1 minute kind)
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 c. sugar (opt.)

Blend flour and butter until crumbly with pastry blender, blend in pudding mix, oats, nuts, sugar, salt and cinnamon. Sprinkle over top of apples. Spread evenly and press gently. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Top with ice cream or whipped cream.