2 large cones piloncillo (add an additional cone if more sweetness is desired.
1 cinnamon stick.....1 clove.....4 cups of water.....6 slices toast cubed.....3 apples, peeled and sliced...1 cup chopped almonds..... 1 cup raisins...1/2 pound Monterey Jack Cheese, cubed.

Combine the piloncillo, cinnamon stick, clove and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer until the mixture has cooked to a light syrup. Remove the spices, and set the syrup aside. Butter an oven casserole dish and cover the bottom with the cubes of toast. Add a layer each of apple, almonds, raisins and cheese, repeat until all ingredients are used up. Pour the syrup over all. Cover and put in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. May be served hot or cold.

Makes 6-8 servings