From the Kitchen of: Sammie
Source: Family Circle Quick & Easy Means in Minutes
10
tbsp. (1 1/2 sticks)
butter
1/2
cup
sugar
3/4
cup
apple cider
4
Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and each cut into quarters
1
package
yellow cake mix
1
egg
2/3
cup
coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2
cup
apricot jam
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Heat 4 tbsp. butter, the sugar and 1/4 cup cider in 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture boils and thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
Arrange apple quarters in skillet, cored sides up, in concentric circles, overlapping and wedging pieces together to fit. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Boil 15 to 20 minutes, depending on juiciness of apples, until sugar mixture becomes caramet colored. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, place cake mix in large bowl. With pastry blender or 2 knives used scissor fashion, cut in remaining 6 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup apple cider, egg and walnuts until mixture is just moistened (batter will be thick). Spoon batter over apples in an even layer.
Meanwhile, heat jam in small saucepan over medium heat until melted and smooth. Brush top of apples with jam. Serve warm or at room temperature.