Pouding Aux Pommes Au Sirop D'erable (Apple Maple Pudding)

From A Taste of Quebec by Julian Armstrong.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  cooking apples, large or 6  small apples, peeled cut into chunks
• 1  cup maple syrup
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1  lb  melted butter
• 2  teaspoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  pinch salt
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
•  unsweetened  whipped cream (optional)

Directions

1. Arrange apples in a greased 8 inch square baking pan.
2. Pour 1/2 cup of the maple syrup over apples, stirring to coat well, and spread in an even.
3. layer.
4. In a bowl, combine beaten egg, butter and lemon juice with remaining 1/2.
5. cup maple syrup.
6. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
7. Stir the dry ingredients into the egg mixture.
8. Fold in raisins.
9. Pour batter evenly over apple pieces.
10. Bake in preheated 375 deg F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until top is lightly browned.
11. Serve warm with unsweetened whipped cream, if desired.