Honey Apple Coffee Cake

Topping

1/2 cup of John Russell Honey

1/3 cup melted butter

1/2 cup pecans or walnuts

1 tsp. Cinnamon

Combine honey, butter, pecan and cinnamon in 9x9 inch greased baking pan.  Arrange apple slices evenly over honey mixture. Set pan aside.

Ingredients 

• 1 package active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup scrumptious Manitoba honey
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 2 1/4 cups flour

Instructions

1. Dissolve the yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl; let stand 10 minutes.
2. Stir in honey, salt, egg and shortening.
3. Add 1 cup of flour and beat vigorously.
4. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft, sticky batter.
5. Drop batter by spoonfuls onto topping in pan.
6. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
7. Bake at 375°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Immediately invert the pan onto a serving plate.