Apple Nut Dessert

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Course : Pastries
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 9
 

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour -- sifted
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon shortening -- soft
1/2 cup pet evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup nuts -- broken
3 cups apples -- cut up and peeled
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/3 cup flour
2 tablespoons butter or margarine -- softened
 

Preparation:

1. In a 2 quart bowl mix with a fork sugar, sifted flour, baking powder and shortening. Stir in evaporated milk and vanilla until well blended. 2. Stir in nuts and apple until coated with batter. Spread evenly in a greased 9 inch square pan. 3. Mix with a fork until crumbly brown sugar, 1/3 cup flour and butter or margarine. Sprinkle over apple mixture in pan. Bake in 400 oven (hot) 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Serve warm or cold. Spoon into dishes or cut into 9 squares. If desired, top with ice cream.