8 cups peeled tart apples, sliced
2 cups dates, chopped
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1 cup chopped nuts
additional apple slices, optional
Combine the apples and dates in an ungreased 13x9x2″ baking dish. In a small bowl, combine sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Add nuts; sprinkle over apples. Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until the apples are tender. Serve warm. Garnish with apple slices if desired.
Yield: 6-8 servings.