- 8 cups sliced peeled tart apples
- 2 1/4 cups packed brown sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts, divided
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
- Place apples in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup brown sugar and cinnamon. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and remaining brown sugar. Add eggs. Stir in flour and 1/2 cup walnuts. Spread over apples. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-55 minutes or until the apples are tender. Serve warm with ice cream if desired.