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Apple 38

Apple 38 is built on Granulated Sugar Divided, Sour Cream, Pure Vanilla Extract, Plus All Purpose Flour, and Baking Powder. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

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Ingredients

• 6 tbsp
• 1 3/4 cup
• 1/3 cup
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 cup
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/4 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter a 9-inch glass pie dish and arrange the apples in the dish, cut side down.

2. 2

   Combine 1 cup of the granulated sugar and 1/3 cup water in a small saucepan and cook over high heat until it turns a warm amber color, about 360 degrees F on a candy thermometer.

3. 3

   Swirl the pan but don't stir.

4. 4

   Pour evenly over the apple slices.

5. 5

   Lower the speed and beat in the eggs 1 at a time.

6. 6

   Add the sour cream, zest, and vanilla and mix until combined.

7. 7

   Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt and, with the mixer on low speed, add it to the butter mixture.

8. 8

   Mix only until combined.

9. 9

   Pour the cake batter evenly over the apple slices and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean.

10. 10

    Cool for 15 minutes, then invert the cake onto a flat plate.

11. 11

    If an apple slice sticks, ease it out and replace it in the design on top of the cake.

12. 12

    Serve warm or at room temperature, dusted with confectioners' sugar.