* Use tart cooking apples such as Macs or Granny Smith;s. Core, pare, and thinly slice the apples. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Combine the apples, sugar, flour and 1 cup of cheese. Place in a greased 8-inch square baking pan. Combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs then sprinkle over the apple mixture. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with the remaining cheese. Return to the oven until the cheese melts. Serve warm with hard sauce or ice cream.