On a recent trip to Apple Hill, we picked up some fresh apples from one of the local farms and I immediately starting thinking of what I could bake them into. The tart bite of the apples is perfect with the cake-like batter topping. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream for a deliciously sweet dessert.
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 35-40 mins
Serves: 6-8
INGREDIENTS:
Apple Filling:
5 cups tart apples, cored, peeled and sliced
3/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp butter, softened
Topping:
1/2 cup flour, sifted
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp butter, softened
1 egg, slightly beaten
DIRECTIONS:
In a medium bowl, combine apples, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, vanilla and water. Turn into a lightly buttered 9-inch square pan. Dot apples with 1 tablespoon butter.
Combine all topping ingredients. Beat with wooden spoon until batter is smooth. Drop batter in 9 portions, over the apples, spacing evenly. Batter will spread during baking. Bade 35-40 minutes at 375 degrees or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown. Serve warm with cream or ice cream.
