This is a family heirloom recipe — sounds simple, but is very much comfort food & a family favourite using fresh apples. A great one if unexpected company drops by – usually these ingredients are on hand.

Apple Cake

• Mix together:
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup marg or butter

add and mix:

• 1 egg
• 1 cup flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

1. Thinly slice 3 or 4 apples into a deep microwave safe baking dish
2. Mix in 1/3 cup brown sugar + sprinkle of cinnamon and microwave for about 5 min (or pot on stove, then pour into deep baking dish).
3. Take out and pour the batter on top of the apples and bake at 350°F for 20min

The apples get this lovely light caramelized flavour at the bottom of the dish.

Lemon Sauce Recipe (to drizzle over each piece)

• grated lemon rind of 1 lemon
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water

Boil above together for 5 min.

In separate bowl, mix together:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• few grains salt

Gradually add sugar cornstarch mix to water/lemon concoction – stir all the time until thickened.

Remove from heat & add 2 Tablespoons lemon juice & 2 Tablespoons butter.

Serve Hot.