Apple Puff Bake Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Puff Bake

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus 2 tablespoons)
• 1/2 cup water
• Baking Apples
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold shortening (or butter)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

How to Make Apple Puff Bake

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until sugar dissolves completely.
4. Peel, core, and cut 4-6 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) in half.
5. Place apple halves in a lightly greased 8x8 inch baking dish.
6. Pour the sugar syrup evenly over the apples.
7. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
8. Cut in 1/2 cup cold shortening (or butter) using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
9. Gradually stir in 1/4 cup milk until a soft dough forms.
10. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough over each apple half.
11. Make a small indentation in the center of each mound of dough.
12. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons melted butter, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
13. Spoon the butter mixture into the indentations in the dough.
14. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.