Applesauce Bake

As requested and promised, I trawled through my old books and made this super easy, moist, very yummy, traybake.  You do need a firmer apple with which to make the applesauce as a cooker eg Bramley, will be too runny. I used Grannys, which I find are a good allrounder.

The day before, peel and chop the apples then add a small amount of sugar and gently cook down - I used a  microwave for ease of use. It does not matter if there are small pieces of apple left. Then chill overnight and if there is any liquid in the bottom of the basin, discard it. You need a firm applesauce.

You will need a 8 inch square traybake tin, well greased and the bottom lined with parchment, hanging over the long sides. Pre heat your fan oven to 160C

10 oz plain flour

5 oz soft light brown sugar

1 heaped teaspoonful ground cinnamon [more if you wish]

a level teaspoonful each of baking powder and bicarbonate of soda

pinch of salt

Place the above in a medium mixing bowl and mix well to combine. Now add:

1 large egg, whisked

3 fl oz sunflower or light olive oil

4 oz plain Greek yogurt

7-8 oz firm applesauce

1 teaspoonful vanilla extract

Mix well and tip into your prepared tin. Bake for about about 35-40 mins, until firm to the touch.

Cool in the tin for a short while, then lift out onto a rack using the long ends. When cold, cut into squares. Just delicious!! The flavour is just amazing.