Apple Kuchen



	Apple Kuchen desserts 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup (+4tbs.) sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg, beaten 8 large granny smith apples,>>>> 1 peeled, cored, cut in>>>>> 1 thick slices. 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 3 tablespoon slivered almonds Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, mix together the butter, 1/2 cup sugar, flour, baking powder, vanilla extract and egg. Pour half the batter into a greased 8" square baking pan and spread to cover bottom. In another lge. bowl, toss the apple slices with the remaining 4 tbs. cugar and cinnamon, then place on top of the batter in the baking pan. Spread the remaining batter over the apple mixture. Bake for 20 minutes, then sprinkle with almonds and bake for 30 min. more.