Apple Babka

Adapted from The Best of Ukrainian Cuisine
Serves 4

• 1 1/2 lb tart apples (Granny Smith, etc.)
• 4 eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 2 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 325F. Butter or grease a 13x9x2 baking dish well and set aside.

Wash, peel and core all of the apples. Grate or shred half of them, then cut the other half into thin wedges. In a medium bowl, combine egg yolks, salt and sour cream. Add flour slowly, stirring constantly. Add cinnamon, followed by all of the apples. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites to soft peaks, then fold in to apple mixture. Spread into the 13x9 dish evenly and bake at 325F for 30 - 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out cleanly.