Apple Crumb Coffeecake

Title:
Apple Crumb Coffeecake

Yield:
6 Servings

Categories:
Brunch,
Cakes,
Desserts




Ingredients:





 1 1/4 c  Sugar; divided


     1 tb Cornstarch


   1/2 ts Cinnamon


   1/4 ts Nutmeg


     1 tb Light corn syrup


     2 c  Apples; peeled and chopped


   1/4 c  Currants


 2 1/2 c  Flour


   3/4 c  Margarine; softened


   1/4 ts Salt


   1/2 ts Baking powder


   1/2 ts Baking soda


     1    Egg


   3/4 c  Buttermilk


          -vegetable shortening spray






 In 2 quart saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and


 nutmeg.  Add corn syrup, apples and currants. Cok over medium heat,


 stirring frequently until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and cool


 slightly.


 


 In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and remaining 3/4 cup sugar. Using


 pastry blender, cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.


 Remove 1/2 cup and set aside for topping.


 


 To remaining mixture, stir in salt, baking powder and baking soda. Mix egg


 and buttermilk together. Add dry ingredients to egg-buttermilk mixture,


 stirring only until combined.


 


 Spray a 9 inch round cake pan with vegetable spray. Spread 2/3 of the


 batter over bottom of pan.  Spread 2/3 of the apple mixture over batter.


 Dot with remaining batter and apple mixture, spreading evenly. Sprinkle


 with reserved crumb mixture.  Bake at 350F for 45 minutes. Cool slightly


 before serving.


 


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