Apple Kuchen  

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 yellow cake mix

1/2 cup flaked coconut

1 can (20 oz.) pie-sliced apples, drained well OR 2-1/2 cups thinly sliced peeled fresh apples

1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 cup dairy sour cream

2 egg yolks, or 1 whole egg  

Cut butter into cake mix until crumbly. Mix in coconut. Pat lightly into ungreased 9 x 13 inch baking pan, building up slight edges.

Bake 10 minutes at 350. Arrange apple slices on warm crust. Mix sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle on apples.

Mix sour cream and egg yolks and drizzle over apples (topping will not completely cover apples)

Bake for 25 minutes at 350 oven until edges are light brown (do not over bake).  Best serve warm.

Makes 12 to 15 servings.  

NOTE: Can make Pear Kuchen by using 2 cans (15 oz each) pear slices drained well on paper towel and a chocolate cake mix instead of a yellow cake mix.  

Can make Peach Kuchen by using a 29 oz. can sliced peaches, drained well on paper towel and a white  cake mix in place of the yellow..