Maple Pecan Apple Buckle

Directions

1. 1
   Apple Filling
2. 2
   In a medium saucepan, combine all filling ingredients and saute apples over medium-high heat until crisp tender. Set aside.
3. 3
   Cake Batter
4. 4
   Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking pan. Set aside.
5. 5
   In a medium bowl, beat sugar, syrup, and melted butter until smooth.
6. 6
   Whisk in eggs, vanilla, yogurt, and milk until smooth. Gradually fold in flour, baking powder, and salt until batter is smooth.
7. 7
   Scrape batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Spoon apple mixture over top.
8. 8
   Crumb Topping
9. 9
   In small bowl, combine all topping ingredients until crumbly. Evenly sprinkle over apple filling.
10. 10
    Bake buckle at 350F 25-30 minutes or until golden-brown and a toothpick tests done.
11. 11
    Let cool completely on a wire cooling rack then drizzle with maple syrup if desired. Slice into squares and serve. Enjoy!