Ingredients:

  • 6 cups (900g) Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp (8g) ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp (8g) cornstarch
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp (10g) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Transfer the mixture directly into a 9x9-inch square pan or a 10-inch cast iron skillet, spreading them evenly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and egg until just combined, then fold in the melted butter.
  3. Dollop the batter over the apples using a spoon, leaving small gaps of fruit visible to allow steam to escape.
  4. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the fruit filling is bubbling around the edges and the topping is a deep golden brown.