Upside-Down Apple Polenta Skillet Cake

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Upside-Down Apple Polenta Skillet Cake

 

2 large unpeeled Gala apples, or Golden Delicious apples, quartered and cored

10 tablespoon unsalted butter

2/3 cup brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 eggs

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup buttermilk

1/3 cup cornmeal

Lightly sweetened whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream (optional)

 

 

 

 

 

Cut each apple quarter lengthwise into 3 wedges. In a 10-inch cast-iron or

nonstick skillet, over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter. Stir in

the brown sugar and cinnamon and cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until the

mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat and add the apples, gently stirring to

coat. Return the pan to medium heat; cover and cook 5 minutes. Turn the apple

slices over and cook 5 minutes more, uncovered; set aside. With a fork, arrange

the apple slices in a spoke design in the sugar mixture, filling in the center

with remaining slices.

 

Preheat oven to 350° F.

 

In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a large

saucepan, over medium heat, melt the remaining butter. Remove the pan from heat

and whisk in the sugar, lemon juice, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk in the

buttermilk and cornmeal. Add the flour mixture and stir gently with the whisk

until the batter is smooth. Pour the batter over the apple slices. Bake about 35

minutes or until the cake springs back when gently pressed. Remove from oven and

run a knife around the edge of the skillet to loosen the cake. Immediately cover

the pan with a heatproof plate and carefully invert the two. Wait 1 minute

before lifting off the skillet. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped

cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream (if desired).

 

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

 

Source: Real Simple, OCTOBER 2004

Formatted by Chupa Babi: 07.10.08

 

CALORIES 393 (36% from fat); FAT 16g (sat 10g); CHOLESTEROL 91mg; CALCIUM 62mg;

CARBOHYDRATE 59g; SODIUM 203mg; PROTEIN 5mg; FIBER 2g; IRON 2mg

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