Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°.

Step 2

Peel and slice 2 1/2 to 3 cups of apples. That will be two larger apples or three smaller. Avoid Red Delicious and Macintosh apples.

Step 3

Prep an 8-inch square baking dish with a butter coat.

Step 4

Combine one cup flour with 1 cup sugar but adjust the sugar down to 3/4 cup if your apples are very sweet. Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well.  Cut 8 tablespoons of butter into dry ingredients.

Step 5

Spread the sliced apples in the dish. Spread topping over apples

Step 6

Bake for about 40 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool some before serving.