Apple Pecan Crisp

8 cups sliced apples

6 tablespoons butter cut into pats

1 teaspoon cinnamon

Topping:

2 cups flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

2 cups oatmeal

½ teaspoon salt

2 cups brown sugar

¾ cup butter

½ teaspoon baking soda

2 cups whole pecans

Sauce: Mix apples, sugar and cinnamon together and place in bottom of 12 inch Dutch oven. Spread pats of butter on top.

Topping: Mix together thoroughly and spread over apple mixture. Put 6 to 8 coals on bottom and 14 to 16 coals on top. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Serve hot with a side of ice cream.