Homemade Recipes

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup sugar, divided

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup cold butter, cubed

2 eggs

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

3 to 4 tablespoons milk

8 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples

2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

TOPPING:

1 tablespoon milk

3/4 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:

In a bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.

 In another bowl, lightly beat eggs and vanilla; add to crumb mixture. With a fork, gently mix in milk to moisten. Stir until dough forms a ball. Press half of the dough into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Chill the remaining dough.

 Toss apples with tapioca, cinnamon and remaining sugar; place over dough in pan. On a lightly floured surface, roll chilled dough to fit top of pan. Place over apples. Brush with milk. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle on top. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is golden. Yield: 12-16 servings.