Spiced Apple Upside-Down Cake

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) jar spiced apple rings
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

1. Drain apple rings, reserving 1 tablespoon syrup; set apple rings aside.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter; add brown sugar and reserved syrup.
3. Spread evenly in a greased 8 inch round baking pan; sprinkle with almonds.
4. Top with apple rings; set aside.
5. In a mixing bowl, beat egg, milk, vanilla extract and remaining butter.
6. Combine flour, sugar and baking powder; add to egg mixture and mix well.
7. Spoon over apple rings.
8. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean.
9. Let stand for 5 minutes.
10. Run a knife around the edge of pan; invert cake onto a serving plate. Let cool.
11. Serve with whipped cream if desired.