4 tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup hot water

place apples in a casserole dish and cover with sugar, cinnamon and hot water.

Batter:
1 egg, (well beaten)
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tbs. butter (melted)
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp. baking powder

In a large bowl, mix above ingredients and pour this batter over the top of the apples. Place bits of butter over the top. Bake at 400 degrees about 20 minutes or until apples are done. When it's done the apples should be soft and the topping golden and crisp.