Saturday, December 13, 2008

Easier than pie

That simple recipe for apple or pear tart is a winner - it's been a resounding success four times out of four!
1. preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Beat 2 eggs and 1/4 cup milk together in a bowl. Add 1 cup sugar and pinch of salt, beat. Add 1.5 cup all-purpose flour, mix into a compact cake batter.
3. peel 2lbs apples or pears and cut into slices/chunks, 1 inch or so. Add them to the batter, distribute evenly.
4. Butter a non-stick 9" cake pan generously, sprinkle unflavored bread crumbs generously.
5. Put the batter in the pan, level it a little, dot with butter.
6. Bake at 375 for 50 minutes, or until the top is lightly colored.
7. Cool the cake on a rack. While it is still lukewarm, loosen it, slip it on to a serving plate.
It's nice on its own, even nicer with whipped cream.