Oma Annas Apfelkuchen

3 lbs apples, peeled and cubed

1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 handful raisins

chopped hazelnuts

Simmer all the above over medium heat until apples are tender but not mushy.

Shell:

1 3/4 cups white flour

1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 cup butter

1 egg

In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, vanilla and egg. Spread cold butter, cut into little pieces over the mixture. Knead by hand until dough forms a smooth ball. Line springform pan with about 3/4 of the dough forming a 1 inch high edge. Spread apple mixture in top. Roll out the remaining 1/4 of the dough to form a lid. Put on top of the apples and connect with the edge by pinching together. Bake at about 375*F for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.