Ingredients
2 cup milk
1 cup flour
6 eggs
1/4 cup plus 3 tbsp. sugar, divided use
1/8 tsp almond extract
4 medium apples, cut into thin wedges 2 t
2 tbsp powdered sugar
Directions
Combine milk, flour, eggs, 3 tbsp. granulated sugar and almond
extract in a bowl. Mix to blend well. Pour into hot, well-greased
10-inch skillet, tilting pan so that batter forms collar around sides
of pan. Arrange apple wedges in layer over batter. Combine remaining
1/4 cup granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over apples.
Bakes at 350 to 375 degrees until batter is set and surface is
browned, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve with
jams and preserved if desired. (From the Beverly Hills Hotel.)
Source: San Diego Union Tribune, Nov 3, 1994.
Servings: 6 servings
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