Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons sweet unsalted butter, melted slightly
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup finely chopped apple (peeled, cored)
  • 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cheddar cheese, shredded,to taste
  • sweetened whipped cream or Cool Whip, to taste

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 9" square glass baking dish well.
  • Mix together dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, sugar).
  • Stir in slightly melted butter.
  • Add beaten egg,apples,nuts, and vanilla and stir to combine.
  • Bake 30 minutes in prepared pan or until toothpick tests done.
  • Serve warm with a bit of shredded Cheddar cheese sprinkled over the top and a dollop of whipped cream.
  • I know the cheese part sounds strange, but it is the secret ingredient!