Ingredients:
- 6 cups (900g) baking apples, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup
- 1 tbsp (8g) ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (8g) cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp (0.5g) nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) white whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp (10g) baking powder
- 1/4 tsp (1.5g) sea salt
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup (180ml) low-fat milk
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, lemon juice, cornstarch, and nutmeg. Stir until every apple slice is glossy and coated in the spice mixture.
- Pour the apple mixture into a 9x9 inch baking dish, spreading the apples evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the white whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and honey.
- Use a pastry cutter or fork to work the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with a few pea-sized lumps remaining.
- Gently stir in the low-fat milk until the batter is thick and slightly lumpy; do not overmix.
- Spoon the batter over the apples in dollops, leaving some fruit peeking through.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes until the topping is deep golden brown and apple juices are bubbling.