Spiced Apple Pudding

Ingredients

• 4 small-medium apples, peeled, cored and diced (or use canned, see directions)
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding (or 2 c. pre-made)
• Cool Whip (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   If using canned fried apples, omit first four ingredients and skip to step #5. Note: if the sauce in the apples is very runny, use only a couple of tablespoons of it.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 325.

3. 3

   In a 9" square baking pan, toss apples with melted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon.

4. 4

   Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until apples are tender but not mushy. When apples are done, chill until cool.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, prepare instant pudding according to package directions; chill.

6. 6

   In a bowl, layer apples in between two layers of pudding. Top with Cool Whip if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.