For the apples:

• 3 apples, peeled and cut in eighths
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons Calvados or other brandy or rum
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

For the batter:

• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup flour
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet on medium heat. Add the apples, 2 tablespoons of sugar, Calvados and cinnamon and cook for 5 minutes, stirring to coat the apples.

Meanwhile, whisk the eggs with 1/2 cup sugar until blended. Sift the flour on top of this and then whisk until blended. Whisk in the melted butter and finally the milk and salt to make a smooth batter.

Place the apples in a greased 1-1/2 quart baking dish. Pour the batter on top. Bake for 25 minutes at 400°F. Serve warm.

Makes 6 servings.