Warm Maple Nut-Apple Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   In a large saucepan over medium high heat bring apples and syrup to a boil-reduce heat and simmer 3-5 minutes or until apples are soft.
3. 3
   Add raisins, nuts and remove from heat.
4. 4
   Pour into an 8-inch square baking dish.
5. 5
   In a medium bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. 6
   Cut in butter and using a fork keep mixing until you get fine crumbs.
7. 7
   Mix together the buttermilk, egg and vanilla.
8. 8
   Pour over flour mixture and stir until just combined.
9. 9
   Drop by large spoonfuls onto warm apples.
10. 10
    Bake for 30 minutes.
11. 11
    Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.