Apples and honey are the symbolic foods of the Jewish New Year. So let’s make something sweet to celebrate!

Ingredients

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for sprinkling on pan
• 1 1/2-2 tart apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons honey



Instructions

1. Butter a 9-in. round cake pan. Line with parchment paper and butter. Sprinkle with cinnamon, shaking pan to distribute. Arrange apple slices in a single layer over cinnamon.

2. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar about 2 minutes. Beat in eggs. Add milk, vanilla, baking powder, and remaining cinnamon; mix until blended. Stir flour into creamed mixture just until blended. Spoon batter over apple.
3. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Invert immediately onto a serving plate and drizzle with honey.



© 2012, Lauren Capitani. All rights reserved.

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