🔪 Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch deep-dish pie plate.
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Layer the apples into the dish, spreading them evenly to cover the bottom.
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Mix the cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, combine the reserved ¼ cup sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle this evenly over the apples.
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Prepare the topping batter: In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ¾ cup sugar, eggs, melted butter, flour, baking powder, and vanilla. The mixture will be thick and sticky—more like a batter than a pourable topping.
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Spread the topping: Use a spoon or spatula to gently dollop and spread the topping over the apples as evenly as possible.
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Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly firm to the touch.
🍨 Serve It Right
This dessert is best enjoyed warm, paired with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. The soft apples, sweet-spiced center, and golden crust make it a comfort classic—even without the traditional pie shell.
💡 Pro Tips & Tweaks
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Prefer a crumbly topping? Swap the eggs for cold butter, cut into the flour and sugar until crumbly.
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Want it sweeter or spicier? Add a dash of nutmeg or brown sugar to the topping.
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Using extra tart apples? Taste your apples first—you may want to increase the sugar slightly.
