FILLING:

3/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 lbs. tart apples, peeled and sliced (about 5 c.)
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. water
1 tbsp. soft butter

Combine dry ingredients. Add apples, vanilla and water; mix well. Put in greased 8x8 pan and dot top with butter. Let stand while preparing topping.

TOPPING:

1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soft butter
1 egg, slightly beaten

Combine all ingredients; mix well until smooth. Drop in 9 portions on apples, spacing evenly. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven about 40 minutes.