13	quarts	apples (about 42 medium), peeled and sliced
2	cups	water
¼	cup	plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
8	cups	all-purpose flour
8	cups	sugar
2	tbsp.	cinnamon
1	tbsp.	salt
4	cups	butter or margarine
8	cups	shredded cheddar cheese
whipped cream or ice cream, optional

Arrange apples in four greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pans.  Combine water and lemon juice; sprinkle over apples.  Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt; cut in butter until crumbly.  Stir in cheese lightly.  Spread over apples.  Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes, or until apples are tender and topping is crisp. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.

100 servings