Maple Apple Dessert

1 ¼ cups Rolling Ridge Maple Syrup                     

3 cups chopped, peeled apples

1 Tbsp cornstarch                                                       

¾ cup milk

2 cups water                                                               

1 tsp vanilla

2 Tbsp butter/margarine                                             

1 Tbsp brown sugar

2 cups flour                                                                

½ tsp cinnamon

¼ cup brown sugar                                                     

2 Tbsp butter/margarine

1 Tbsp baking powder                                                           

1/3 cup butter margarine

whipping cream (ice cream)

In saucepan, mix maple syrup, cornstarch and water.

Bring to boil.

Cook and stir for 2 more minutes. Add 2 Tbsp butter.

Pour into 13x9x2 inch baking dish.

In large mixing bowl, combine flour, ¼ cup brown sugar and baking powder.

Cut in 1/3 cup butter until crumbly.

Stir in apples. Stir in milk and vanilla until batter is moistened.

Drop batter by tablespoonfuls over syrup mixture in baking dish.

Combine remaining 1 Tbsp brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over batter.

Dot with 2 Tbsp butter.

Bake at 350*F for 50 to 55 minutes.

Serve warm with whipping cream, ice cream or frozen yogurt. It’s like apple dumplings in maple syrup sauce.