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:

  1. 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.
  2. Pour the apple mixture into a 9x9 inch baking dish, spreading the apples evenly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the white whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and honey.
  4. 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.
  5. Gently stir in the low-fat milk until the batter is thick and slightly lumpy; do not overmix.
  6. Spoon the batter over the apples in dollops, leaving some fruit peeking through.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes until the topping is deep golden brown and apple juices are bubbling.