Apple Cheese Crisp

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Topping: 2 c flour

2 c sugar

1 block + 2 tbsp butter

8 oz grated cheddar cheese

Combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter to form a crumbly mixture. Stir in grated cheese. Refrigerate while preparing filling.

Filling: 6-8 apples, peeled, cored & sliced ¼” thick

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 tsp cinnamon

¼ c sugar

1 tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsp minute tapioca (may substitute and equal amount of cornstarch)

Combine all ingredients and arrange evenly in a greased 9 x 13” pan. Sprinkle topping over apples. Bake for 40-45 minutes.

If you prefer, the above filling can be substituted with 2 cans of sliced apples or apple pie filling.