Apple Custard Tea Cakes

(Apple slices pressed slightly into batter)

Recipe:

To make custard:

Blend over medium heat

1 1/2 tbsp instant vanilla pudding mix

1 1/2 tbsp sugar

1/2 cup milk

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Stir constantly until mixture thickens and comes to a boil.

Remove from heat, cover surface with plastic wrap, cool completely.

In mixer, on low, beat:

6 tbsp butter

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs

3/4 cups self-rising flour

1/4 cup instant vanilla pudding mix

3 tbsp milk

Once mixture is combined, turn speed to medium and beat until mixture is

changed to a paler color.

Line muffin tin with 12 baking cups.

Divide half the mixture among the baking cups.

Top with small amount of custard, then add on top the remaing cake mixture. Smooth batter over custard with the back of a spoon.

Slice finely one large, unpeeled apple.

Top cakes with apple slices, pressing them slightly into the batter.

Bake about 25-30 min or until lightly browned.

Melt 2 tbsp butter then combine

1 1/2 tbsp sugar and

1/2 tsp cinnamon

Brush hot cakes with melted butter,

then sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture.

Serve warm or cold.

YUM!

(Out of all of these recipes, my mom said that these were her favorite!)