Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8" baking pan which is 3" deep. In a covered saucepan simmer the apples with water, sugar, orange rind, juice, and vanilla for about 25 minutes. Mash and set aside. Mix the crumbs, cinnamon, and brown sugar, and brown lightly in a skillet with 2 tablespoons of the butter.

Place a little of the crumb mixture on bottom of pan. Cover with a layer of the apple puree. Cover this with a layer of raspberry jam. Alternate crumbs, apples, and jam, finishing with a layer of the crumb mixture on top. Using a large wooden spoon, press layers down firmly. Pour 1/2 cup melted butter. over cake and bake for 40 minutes or until firm. Cool cake, unmold on a serving plate.

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