Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with baking spray (or butter and lightly flour the surface.)
• Core the apples and slice into 1/8 thick slices.
• Place apple slices in a medium bowl and pour over the Calvados, toss to coat and allow to soak.
• In a small bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well and set aside.
• In a large bowl add eggs and mix with a wire whisk until frothy.
• Add vanilla extract and sugar and mix until combined.
• Add butter and continue to stir.
• Add flour mixture a little at a time stirring constantly until batter is uniform.
• Fold in apples, making sure to include any remaining Calvados at the bottom of the bowl.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and pat down the apples with a spatula.
• Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
• Cool at least 5 minutes before removing from pan.
• Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.