Aunt Betty'S Apple Upside Down Corn Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

for Topping
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 large granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick
For cornbread
3/4 cup cornmeal
3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 F.
For topping, heat butter and syrup in an iron skillet. Add apples and cook slightly 5 minutes. Arrange in the bottom of the skillet.
For cornbread:.
Combine all dry ingredients and form a \"well\" in the center.
Beat together wet ingredients in the well. Stir until just combined. Spread gently over the apples.
Bake 30-35 minutes. Test with a toothpick for doneness.
Cool for 5 minutes. Invert on a plate.
Serve warm with butter and syrup.