CUSTARDY APPLE SQUARES
Steps:
- 1Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. 2Slice the apples using a mandoline, Benriner or a sharp knife, turning the fruit as you reach the core. The slices should be about 1/16 th inch thick- elegantly thin, but not so thin that they're transparent and fragile. Discard the cores. 3Whisk the flour and baking powder together in a small bowl. 4Working in a large bowl with a whisk, beat the eggs, sugar and salt together for about 2 minutes, until the sugar just about dissolves and, more important, the eggs are pale. Whisk in the vanilla, followed by the milk and melted butter. Turn the flour into the bowl and stir with the whisk until the batter is smooth. Add the apples, switch to a flexible spatula and gently fold the apples into the batter, turning everything around until each thin slice is coated in batter. Scrape the batter into the pan and smooth the top as evenly as you can-it will be bumpy; that's its nature. 5Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown, uniformly puffed-make sure the middle of the cake has risen-and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a cooling rack and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes. 6Using a long knife, cut the cake into 8 squares (or as many rectangles as you'd like) in the pan (being careful not to damage the pan), or unmold the cake onto a rack, flip it onto a plate and cut into squares. Either way, give the squares a dusting of confectioners' sugar before serving, if you'd like. Serving: Most often I serve the squares plain, but whipped cream, crème fraîche or ice cream makes a great partner. Storing: The cake, which is good a few minutes out of the oven or at room temperature the day it is made, can also be refrigerated, covered, for up to 2 days and served chilled.
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Sujan Pariyar
[email protected]These custardy apple squares look delicious! I'm adding them to my to-bake list.
REAIN JHAN
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Kamran safdar
[email protected]These bars are a great way to use up leftover apples.
David Sublette
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of apples, but I loved these bars. The custard was so smooth and creamy.
Vishaka Lakmini
[email protected]I love the addition of cinnamon and nutmeg. It gives these bars a warm and cozy flavor.
shimul sarkar
[email protected]These bars are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
201st Gamer
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a favorite in my house.
kobby irving
[email protected]The perfect balance of sweet and tart! I used Granny Smith apples and they were perfect.
Chet Bahadur Sinjali
[email protected]I made these bars for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Sita Goutam
[email protected]These custardy apple squares were a hit with my family! The apples were perfectly tender and the custard was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this recipe again.