Naked Apple Pie

Since yesterday was such a nasty day to go outside, I decided to bake something from what I could find in the house. Everything ingredient that goes into this quick and easy "pie" is pretty much a staple pantry item.

Flipping through one of my vintage cookbooks I came upon this recipe...actually the name caught my interest! I does go together very quickly and can be made in no time in basically one bowl. It's a little on the idea of an apple crisp, in that the "pie" doesn't really have a cake-like consistency but softer, more apple pie-like. And the top gets a nice crackly texture that gives a wonderful little crunch.

It's tricky to get out of the pan so I suggest just giving up on the idea of getting a nice looking slice ( I did try to give you a pretty photo!) and just spoon it out! Plop some vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top of the warm pie ( I had neither but I can only imagine!) and you've got yourself a delicious comforting dessert.

Chop up two apples...

Then beat the egg and add in the sugars, vanilla and cinnamon.

Add in the flour, baking powder and salt and mix well, then add in the chopped apples...

And nuts and stir to combine.

Pour the batter into a greased and floured round pan.

And bake for 30 minutes.

It's best served warm.

Naked Apple Pie ( adapted from "Treasured Recipes, Food Editors Favorites")

1 egg

1/2 cup AP flour

1 tsp. baking powder

Pinch salt

1/4 tsp. cinnamon ( I added this, apples need cinnamon!)

1/2 cup light brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 cup chopped walnuts ( pecans would also be good)

2 medium apples, peeled and chopped to 1/2" pieces

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Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour lightly a 9" round pan.

1. Beat the egg in a medium bowl, then add in both sugars, vanilla and cinnamon and stir to combine.

2. Stir in the flour, baking powder and salt, mixing well to combine.

3. Stir in the chopped apples and nuts.

4. Pour the batter into your pan and bake for 30 minutes.
Serve warm or at room temperature.