1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
5 c. sliced peeled apples
1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon or cloves
3/4 c. buttermilk biscuit baking mix
1/3 c. milk
2 tbsp. sugar

Mix 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; set aside. Combine apples, 1/2 cup sugar, the flour and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or cloves in 1 quart casserole. Cover. Microwave at High until apples are tender and sauce is bubbly, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix buttermilk biscuit mix, milk and 2 tablespoons sugar just until moistened. Drop by spoonfuls onto hot apple mixture. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Microwave at High until topping is set, 4 to 6 minutes. Serve with whipped cream, if desired. Makes 4 to 6 servings.