Autumn Apple Buckle

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Buckles, simple streusel-topped cakes studded with fruit, are traditionally made with summer berries. Substitute tart apples, for a denser, more coffee-cake-like dessert.

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Steps

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Preheat the oven to 350.

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Butter and flour a 10-inch springform pan.

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Make the crumb topping:.

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In a food processor , pulse the flour with the brown sugar , cinnamon , lemon zest and salt.

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Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles moist sand.

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Add the walnuts and pulse 3 times.

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Transfer the mixture to a bowl and press into large crumbs.

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Make the batter:.

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In a medium bowl , whisk the flour with the baking powder , ginger and salt.

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In a large bowl , using a handheld electric mixer , beat the butter until creamy.

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Add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy , about 3 minutes.

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Beat in the honey.

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Add the lemon zest , vanilla and eggs and beat until smooth.

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Add the dry ingredients in 2 batches , alternating with the half-and-half and beat at low speed until smooth.

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Fold in the apples.

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Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

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Sprinkle with the crumb topping.

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Bake the buckle in the center of the oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes , or until the toppi.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest, salt, unsalted butter, walnuts, baking powder, ground ginger, sugar, honey, pure vanilla extract, eggs, half-and-half, granny smith apples, sweetened whipped cream