Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 4 cups granny smith apples
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 14 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 12 cup apple juice
  • 14 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 cups milk, divided
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 13 cup sugar (or more to taste)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg whites
  • oil (for frying)
  • 2 -3 tablespoons powdered sugar, for topping

Method

  • Set oven to 425 degrees.
  • In an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat melt the 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Add in the chopped apples, saute for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; cook for 2 minutes.
  • In a bowl combine the apple juice, water (can use 3/4 cup apple juice if desired) and the 1 tsp cornstarch; stir well until combined; add to skillet and bring to a boil, cook for 1 minute or until thick, stirring gently.
  • Remove apple mixture from the skillet; set aside and keep warm.
  • Wipe the skillet dry with a paper towel.
  • Place the skillet in the oven for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour and 1 cup milk, stir well with a whisk, add in the remaining 1 cup milk, vanilla, salt, sugar, 2 whole eggs, and the 2 egg whites; mix until smooth and combined; set aside.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven (be careful it is HOT!)
  • Coat the skillet with more oil; pour the flour/milk batter into the hot skillet.
  • Bake at 425 defrees for 25 minutes, or until puffy, and brown around the edges.
  • Remove from oven then sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • Cut into wedges; top with the reserved apple mixture.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Note: The apple mixture may be doubled if desired.