4 baking apples, pared & cored
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
4 tbsp. melted butter
1 tsp. vanilla

1. Prepare apples. Butter 4 custard cups large enough to set apples into them.

2. Mix 1/4 cup of the sugar with the cinnamon. Roll apples in cinnamon sugar. Place into custard cups. Sprinkle remaining sugar mixture over apples.

3. Stir together 1/4 cup remaining sugar with the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix egg, butter and vanilla.

4. Spoon batter over apples, dividing evenly.

5. Bake at 375 degrees until crust is golden and apples are cooked, 35-40 minutes.

6. Serve with slightly sweetened whipped cream or ice cream. Makes 4 servings.