This very low-fat apple flan is scrumptious. You can serve it for Kiddush, but it’s nice enough to serve for dessert. Everyone will appreciate a lighter, healthier cake.

Low-Fat Apple Flan
- Cooking and Prep: 1 h 10 m
- Serves: 12
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Contains:
Ingredients (16)
Main ingredients
Optional Streusel
Optional Glaze
Start Cooking
Prepare the Flan
Serves 12-14.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).
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Beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla until they are light.
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Add the applesauce and mix well.
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Add the water, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix just until combined.
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Spread half the batter in a thin layer in a 10-inch springform pan sprayed with oil or baking spray.
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Arrange half of the apple slices over the batter.
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Top with the remaining batter. Arrange the remaining apple slices on top.
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If using a streusel topping, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts and sprinkle this evenly over the apples before baking.
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Bake for 40 minutes, or until done. Do not overbake.
2 tablespoons soy milk or apple juice may be substituted for water.
This cake freezes well. It actually becomes moister when frozen.
Optional Glaze
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If you wish to glaze the cake, combine the glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Drizzle this over the cooled cake.
1/8 teaspoon almond flavoring may be substituted for the vanilla.
Credits
Photography: Daniel Lailah.
Food Styling: Michal Leibowitz.