Virginia Apple Pudding

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
1 cup sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup milk
2 cups apple slices, or canned apple slices

1. Melt butter in a 2 quart casserole. The dish MUST have deep sides, I have an oval corning ware dish with 3" sides which is perfect. I have tried using square shallow dishes and it does not turn out at all, the batter cannot rise and cover the fruit.

2. Combine next 6 ingredients in a bowl to make a batter.

3. Pour the batter onto the middle of the butter - DO NOT MIX.

4. Drain the apples of juice and PILE in the center of the batter (which is in the center of the butter).

5. Bake in a 375˚ oven until the batter covers the fruit and the crust browns, about 40 - 45 minutes.

Makes 4-6 servings. We like ice cream, whipped cream, or just cream on top of this dessert.

Enjoy!

Let me know what you think, what would you like or would change within this recipe? Send your thoughts or recipe requests to contactus@arnettsacres.com. Thank you.