Harvest Apple Bake

INGREDIENTS:
- 225g butter, extra for greasing and brushing
- 550g apples
- Juice of half a lemon
- 225g light muscovado sugar
- 300g self raising flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon, plus extra for dusting
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp milk
- Icing sugar to sprinkle

METHOD:
- Heat the oven to 350°F / 180°C / Gas Mark 4. Grease a Denby straight round tray with butter and line with baking paper.
- Take half the apples, core and slice thinly. The remainder should be coarsely grated. Cover both in lemon juice and set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl, add the butter, sugar, flour, cinnamon, grated apple, eggs and milk. Beat thoroughly using an electric mixer until smooth and well combined.
- Spoon the mixture into your Denby straight round tray spreading evenly. Top with the remaining sliced apples, brush with a little melted better and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until well risen and golden on top. It should feel slightly spongy and maybe starting to come away from the sides of the tray.
- Leave to cool and sprinkle with icing sugar. Serve warm with ice cream or yoghurt and maple syrup.