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Val's Apple Sponge

Val for Magic1278.com.au
July 16, 2009

Val told us about her famous Apple Sponge which she has been making for her family and friends for over 50 years. She would love to share it with the Magic 1278 Breakfast Family. Thanks Val.

Ingredients:

6 granny smith apples – stewed with a little sugar and cinnamon
1 ½ cup self raising flour
¾ cup sugar
4 tablespoons butter
1 table spoon vanilla essence
2 eggs
1 cup milk (or as required)

Method:

Mix butter and sugar to a cream
Add vanilla and eggs
Sift flour and stir in milk, as required, to a batter consistency

Pour over apples in an oven proof dish
Place into pre-heated 180 degree oven
Cook till golden brown on top (¾ to 1 hour). (Test by pricking with tooth pick)

Serve with cream and/or ice cream