Caramel apple flipjack

There are few flavours as addictive as caramelized apples, especially as one of the first tastes of the day. This spectacular dish is an A.M. showstopper that's so easy to make you'll impress yourself in your own kitchen before impressing everyone at your table.

Serves 6 or so

- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 cup of white sugar
- 2 large unpeeled local apples
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup any kind rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1½ cups of milk (cow's, rice or soy)
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla

Melt the butter in your favorite frying pan over medium-high heat.
Gently swirl the pan to evenly coat the bottom, then sprinkle the white sugar over the butter.
Continue heating, gently swirling a bit, until the sugar becomes golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat.

Core the apples and slice each one into 8 wedges.
Arrange the wedges cut side down on the caramel to form an attractive outer ring, overlapping as needed, then filling the inside.

In a large bowl, mix well the flours, the oats, the baking powder, the nutmeg and the salt.
In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs, the milk, the oil, the brown sugar and the vanilla.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry one.
Stir with a wooden spoon just until a smooth batter forms.
Carefully pour the batter over the apples.
Bake in an oven 350F 20 to 30 minutes until firm and cooked through.

Gently loosen the sides with a rubber spatula, then cover with a large serving plate.
Carefully invert the works, remove the pan, and reveal your masterpiece.

Serve and share.

BON APPETIT