4    Apples; pared, cored
3 tb Granulated sugar
1 ds Cinnamon, optional

-TOPPING –
2 tb Granulated sugar
1/2 c All-purpose flour
1/4 ts Baking powder
1 Egg; beaten
4 tb Butter or margarine; melted
2 tb Chopped walnuts
1 tb Grated orange rind

Preparation time: 20 min. Baking time: 25 to 35 min. Oven temperature: 375
degrees F. This is an easy-to-prepare variation of an old family favorite.
Use baking apples for best flavor. Preparation: 1. Prepare apples. Make
some slits in each apple. 2. Place apples in lightly greased custard cups.
Dust with sugar and cinnamon. 3. Stir together sugar, flour and baking
powder. Mix in egg and melted butter. 4. Spoon batter over apples, dividing
evenly. Sprinkle with walnuts and orange rind. 5. Bake at 375 degrees F.
until apples are soft and batter is golden brown, 25 to 35 minutes. 6.
Serve apples slightly warm with orange ice cream or a dollop of whipping
cream, if desired. Tips: These apples can be baked a day ahead and reheated
when serving.