Apple Frittata

Ingredients

• 4 apples (washed, peeled, and thinly sliced)
• 2 butter (small pieces)
• brown sugar (a little, for caramelizing the apples)
• lemon juice (a few drops to prevent the apples from browning)
• 3 eggs (the exact number is not specified, but 3-4 is standard for this amount of apples)
• 2 tbsp cream (a couple of tablespoons)
• 2 tbsp sugar (for the egg mixture)
• cinnamon (a very light sprinkle)
• 1 tbsp flour (one tablespoon)
• raisins (a small handful)
• powdered sugar (for dusting)
• jam (optional; preferably tart, for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Wash, peel, and thinly slice the apples.

2. 2

   Heat a skillet and melt two small pieces of butter with a little brown sugar.

3. 3

   Add the apples to the skillet with a few drops of lemon juice to prevent browning.

4. 4

   Cook the apples for about 10 minutes, until nicely caramelized.

5. 5

   While the apples cook, combine the eggs, a couple of tablespoons of cream, two tablespoons of sugar, a light sprinkle of cinnamon, and one tablespoon of flour in a bowl.

6. 6

   Mix well and add a small handful of raisins.

7. 7

   Pour the egg mixture over the caramelized apples in the skillet and spread it evenly.

8. 8

   Cover with a lid and cook for 10-15 minutes. If using a gas stove, use a heat diffuser to ensure even cooking.

9. 9

   Carefully flip the frittata using the lid or a plate.

10. 10

    Return the frittata to the skillet for a few minutes so the underside can set and brown as well.

11. 11

    Turn the frittata out onto a serving plate and dust with powdered sugar.

12. 12

    Serve with a spoonful of tart jam, if desired.

Notes

The author recommends using a heat diffuser when cooking on a gas stove to prevent the bottom from burning before the center is cooked through. This dessert was typical of old-fashioned Florentine taverns.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• Tuscan
• apples
• traditional
• skillet
• no oven
• snack