APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CORNMEAL CAKES

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Categories     Citrus     Egg     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Apple     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces, plus additional for greasing
3 Gala apples
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (1 3/4 oz)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
3/4 cup whole milk
Accompaniment: lightly sweetened whipped cream
Special Equipment
a muffin pan with 6 (1-cup) muffin cups

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 425°F. Butter muffin cups. Peel and core apples, then cut into 1/3-inch dice.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook apples, brown sugar, and lemon juice, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced to a glaze and apples are tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in walnuts and divide apple mixture among muffin cups.
  • Pulse together flour, cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a food processor until combined. Add remaining 4 tablespoons butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal with some small (roughly pea-size) butter lumps.
  • Whisk together egg and milk in a large bowl. Add flour mixture and whisk until just combined.
  • Divide batter among muffin cups and bake until golden and a wooden pick or skewer inserted into center of a cake comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Run a paring knife around edge of each cake to loosen. Invert rack over muffin cups, then invert cakes onto rack. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream.

Haseeba Write's
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These cakes were a nice change from the usual apple pie. I'll definitely be making them again.


Emmanuel Obed
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I'm not a big fan of cornmeal, but I actually liked these cakes. They were moist and flavorful.


Leslie Mucavele
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I thought these cakes were just okay. They weren't as flavorful as I expected.


abid mengal
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These cakes were a bit too dry for my taste.


Jordan bernardini
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I followed the recipe exactly but my cakes didn't look as good as the ones in the picture.


Bonnie Walker
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I tried making these cakes but they didn't turn out well. I think I overcooked them.


bravo six
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I'm not sure about these cakes. They look a little too sweet for my taste.


Afraa Muzzammil
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I'm allergic to apples, but these cakes still look delicious. I might try making them with another fruit.


Edy Cruz
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These cakes sound interesting. I've never had cornmeal cakes before.


Kalkidan Eshetu
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I'm not a big fan of cornmeal, but these cakes look so good I might have to give them a try.


mum my
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These look delicious! I can't wait to try them.


Emmiline Paraton
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I made these cakes for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Treasurer Rwanda (FlasH TreasurEBugatti)
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These cakes are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the apples caramelize on top.


MAHBOOB RAZA NAZMI
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I've made these cakes several times now and they always turn out great. They're a favorite with my family and friends.


Iris Bordiez
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These apple upside-down cornmeal cakes were a hit! They were moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The cornmeal gave them a nice texture and crunch.