GRANDMA DAVIDSON’S BAKED APPLE PUDDING

During the Depression years my savvy grandmother whipped up recipes that many of us still use today, like this homey, cinnamon-scented apple pudding.

—Holly Sharp, Warren, ON


Prep: 15 min. • Bake: 40 min. + standing • Makes: 6 servings

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 cup 2% milk

3 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped

2 Tbsp. butter, cubed

2 cups boiling water

Vanilla ice cream, optional

1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, mix the first five ingredients. Add milk; stir just until blended. Fold in the apples. Transfer to a greased 2 1/2-qt. deep baking dish. Dot with butter.

2. Pour boiling water over the top. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with ice cream.

Per serving: 1 cup equals 291 cal., 5g fat (3g sat. fat), 12mg chol., 381mg sodium, 61g carb. (43g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g pro.