Recipe#361

Servings: YIELD: 100 Portions (2 Pans)
Portions: 1 section each
Pan Size: 18 by 26-inch Sheet Pan
Temperature: 375 degrees F. Oven

INGREDIENTS

2 1/4 gal (20 lb 12 oz or 3-No. 10 cn) apples, canned
1/2 cup juice, lemon
1 tbsp. lemon rind, grated
1 1/2 qt. (2 lb 12 oz) sugar, granulated
7/8 cup (4 oz) cornstarch
3 tbsp. cinnamon, ground
1 tbsp. salt
2 qt. (3 lb) sugar, brown
2 qt. (2 lb) flour, wheat, general purpose, sifted
1 2/3 tsp. baking powder
1 3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. salt
1 qt. (2 lb) butter or margarine, softened

INSTRUCTIONS

Arrange 4 1/2 qt apples in each greased pan. Sprinkle juice and rind over apples. Combine granulated sugar, starch, cinnamon and salt; sprinkle half over apples in each pan. Combine brown sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and butter or margarine; blend to form a crumbly mixture. Sprinkle an equal quantity of the mixture evenly over apples in each pan. Bake 40 minutes or until top is browned. Cut each pan 6 by 9. Serve with serving spoon or spatula.

NOTE: 1. 3 lb (1 1/2-No. 10 cn) canned dehydrated apples may be used. Combine apples with 2 gal water; cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Omit starch.
2. 12 oz lemons A.P. (3 lemons) will yield 1/2 cup juice.
3. 3 lb granulated sugar may be substituted for brown sugar.