Filling:
3 to 4 tart green apples, peeled and thinly sliced
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup butter
Batter:
5 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, freshly grated
Maple syrup for accompaniment
Slightly sweetened whipped cream or
sour cream for accompaniment
Preheat oven to 425*F (220*C).
Combine apples, sugar, cinnamon, cloves
and nutmeg in a saucepan and cook for about 15 minutes or until
apples are tender.
Meanwhile, melt 1/4 cup butter in the
oven in a 9-round cake pan. Remove pan from oven and carefully
swirl melted butter to coat all sides. Pour in the apple mixture.
Beat the eggs, flour, sugar, baking powder,
salt, milk, 2 tablespoons melted butter, vanilla and nutmeg until
well mixed.
Pour egg mixture over the apples bake
for 15 minutes at 425*F (220*C); reduce heat to 350*F (175*C)
and cook an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown
on top. Serve immediately. Slice and serve with maple syrup and
a dollop of whipped cream or sour cream, if desired.
