Cinnamon Apple Squares

This recipe reminded me so much of Christmas-- as it was baking, the whole kitchen filled with the scent of cinnamon.  It was delightful!

Ingredients

2 cups flour

2 cups packed brown sugar

1/2 cup soft butter 

1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

2 cups (2 medium) peeled, finely chopped apples

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 egg

Directions

     Preheat oven to 350.  In a large bowl, combine the first 3 ingredients; blend at low speed until crumbly.  Stir in pecans.  Press 2 3/4 cup crumbly mixture into greased 9x13 pyrex dish. 

     To remaining crumble mixture add everything else but the apples.  Blend well, then slowly add apples.  Spoon evenly over crumble base. 

     Bake 30-40 minutes until done.  Cool.  Cut into squares and serve with ice ream or whipped cream.