Baked Shortbread Apple Dessert

Directions

1. 1
   Melt 6 tablesppons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. 2
   Add cookie crumbs, 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon.Stir over medium heat for 3 minutes.
3. 3
   Transfer crumbs to a bowl and set aside.
4. 4
   Add remaining 2 tbls. butter, the sliced apples, 1 tbls. sugar and lemon juice to skillet.Cover and cook over medium heat until apples are tender, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. 5
   Heat oven to 375 degrees.In a 2 quart casserole dish, layer half of the apples and half of the crumbs.Top with remaining apples, crumbs and then the almonds.
6. 6
   Bake for 25-30 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown.
7. 7
   Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.