Apple Crumble Coffeecake

Topping:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar 75 mL

1/2 cup all-purpose flour 125 mL

1/4 cup butter 50 mL

Apple Filling:
4 cups sliced peeled 1L Ontario apples (such as Cortland, Crispin, Golden Delicious, Idared, Jonagold, Northern Spy, Spartan)

1/3 cup packed brown sugar 75 mL

1 tsp cinnamon 5 m

Cake Batter:
2/3 cup butter 150 mL

1/2 cup granulated sugar 125 mL

3 eggs 3

1 tsp vanilla 5 mL

11/4 cups all-purpose flour 300 mL

1 1/2 tsp baking powder 7 mL

1/2 tsp salt 2 mL

Directions:
Prepare topping: In small bowl, combine flour and brown sugar, blend in butter to form small crumbs.

Prepare apple filling: In large bowl, combine sliced apples, brown sugar and cinnamon.

Prepare batter: In large bowl with electric mixer, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time; beat in vanilla. In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until combined.

Spread half of batter in greased 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan or square baking pan. Spoon half of apples over batter. Repeat with remaining batter and apples. Sprinkle topping over apples.

Bake in a 350°F (180°C) for 60 to 70 minutes or until tester inserted in centre comes out clean.

Makes 12 servings.