Apple Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

1) For the apples. Place the prepared apples into a medium size sauce pan and add the sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Mix to evenly coat the apples. Add the lemon juice and water. Cook over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking. Add a little more water if it’s too thick. Remove from heat and set aside or refrigerate if using the next day.
2) For the streusel. Add all of the streusel ingredients into a small mixing bowl and blend together using your fingers until you get a nice crumbly mixture. Refrigerate in an airtight container if using the next day. Otherwise, set aside.
3) For the cake. Preheat the oven to 350F. Generously coat a 9×13″ baking pan with cooking spray and set aside. Add the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a large mixing bowl. Stir to blend. Make a well in the center of the ingredients.
4) Add all of the wet cake ingredients into the well. Mix until the dry ingredients are incorporated, do not over mix.
5) Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Evenly top with the cooked apple mixture. Top evenly with the streusel topping. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Stick a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean when it’s done. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Cover and refrigerate leftovers. Makes 12 servings.

Enjoy!