Apple Pudding

This is a great way to use those leftover apples at the bottom of the fruit bin, and you'll get applause for being a star.

Serves: 12

Cooking Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 5 large apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, almonds, or walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
    
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and baking soda.
    
3. In another large bowl, cream softened butter until light and fluffy. Beat in sugar; beat in eggs, one at time. Stir in dry ingredients and milk alternately. Stir in chopped apples and nuts. Pour into prepared baking dish.
    
4. Bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool to room temperature.
    
5. Cut into squares or spoon into bowls and top with whipped cream or ice cream.