INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar , divided
  • 1/2 cup butter , room temperature
  • 4 cups sliced peeled apples
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg , slightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a bowl, combine flour, salt and 1/3 C sugar.Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs; press into the bottom of a greased 13×9x2 inch baking pan.
  2. Arrange apple slices on top of crumbs; sprinkle with lemon juice.Combine 1/3 C sugar with cinnamon; sprinkle over apples.Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine remaining sugar with the rest of the ingredients.Spoon over baked apples; bake for another 20 minutes or until golden brown.Cut into squares while warm.