Heat oven to 375° F. (moderate). Mix first four ingredients. Slice apples ⅛ inch thick. Arrange in alternate layers with sugar mixture in a 6x10x2-inch casserole. Dribble molasses and lemon juice over apples. Cream butter or margarine, sugar, and molasses; add flour. Mix to a crumb consistency; sprinkle over apples. Bake 50 minutes or until apples are tender and crumbs are brown.
YIELD: 6 to 8 servings.
Pear Dessert with Streusel Crumbs: Replace apples with pears.
BROILED BANANAS
4 firm bananas
¼ cup GRANDMA’S MOLASSES
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Cut peeled bananas in half, lengthwise. Arrange in baking dish. Mix molasses and lemon juice; pour over bananas. Dot with butter. Place under broiler heat (350° F.) 10 to 12 minutes, basting occasionally.
YIELD: 4 servings as a dessert or 8 servings as a meat accompaniment.