How do I back up my apps without the need of re-downloading from iTunes when I restore them?

I have an iPod Touch(2nd) and all the apps I have left on it still works cause I've never updated them.  I know you might say I should to protect... blah, blah, blah. I only use it as an MP3 player, but I sometimes use the apps that are still working. 
Is there anyway for me to backup the apps with their old firmware? Forget iCloud if you were thinking that.  It's a 4.2.1 firmware iOS.  I don't want to end up with findout that the apps are the new version requiring my iPod to have the latest firmware to work. 
Thanks.

I would do that by deleting the apps from your iTunes library and then transfer them to your iTunes library. See:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
In iTunes 11 use Control+B to show the Menu bar then go to iTunes>File>Devices>Transfer Purchases

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