Apple Kuchen

‘Tis the season for decadently festive recipes! Try this Apple Kuchen – we make it with our very own farm-grown apples!

Ingredients:

• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• Milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) cold butter, cubed
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 3 tbsp melted butter
• Peeled and sliced apples

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 425º F. Butter a 9” x 13” baking pan, an extra-large deep-dish pie dish, or two round 8” cake pans.
2. Prepare wet ingredients: In a measuring cup, beat together the egg, 1/2 tsp vanilla, and enough milk to make 1/2 cup.
3. Prepare dry ingredients: In a food processor, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and 3 tbsp sugar. Add cold, cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and use the food processor to mix until just combined.
5. Spread dough: Turn out the dough into the buttered baking pan and gently press it evenly to the edges.
6. Add apple layer: Peel and slice enough apples to evenly cover the dough. Layer the apples on top of the dough.
7. Prepare cinnamon sugar: In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon, and 3 tbsp melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture over the apples.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Enjoy this festive Christmas breakfast treat! You can serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special touch.