Ingredients
1 pound bulk pork sausage1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup apple cider or juice1/2 cup canola oil2 medium apples, peeled and shredded (about 1-1/2 cups)TOPPING:1/4 cup old-fashioned oats1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons cold butterMaple syrup, optional
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 9-in. round baking pan. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain.
In a large bowl, whisk flours, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, apple cider and oil until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in apples and half of the sausage. Transfer to prepared pan.
In a small bowl, mix oats, brown sugar and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in remaining sausage. Sprinkle over batter. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Serve warm. If desired, drizzle with maple syrup. Refrigerate leftovers.
