Serves 6 or so
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 cup of white sugar
- 2 large unpeeled local apples
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup any kind rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1½ cups of milk (cow's, rice or soy)
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Melt the butter in your favorite frying pan over medium-high heat.
Gently swirl the pan to evenly coat the bottom, then sprinkle the white sugar over the butter.
Continue heating, gently swirling a bit, until the sugar becomes golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat.
Core the apples and slice each one into 8 wedges.
Arrange the wedges cut side down on the caramel to form an attractive outer ring, overlapping as needed, then filling the inside.
In a large bowl, mix well the flours, the oats, the baking powder, the nutmeg and the salt.
In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs, the milk, the oil, the brown sugar and the vanilla.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry one.
Stir with a wooden spoon just until a smooth batter forms.
Carefully pour the batter over the apples.
Bake in an oven 350F 20 to 30 minutes until firm and cooked through.
Gently loosen the sides with a rubber spatula, then cover with a large serving plate.
Carefully invert the works, remove the pan, and reveal your masterpiece.
Serve and share.
BON APPETIT
