Lemon and apple sponge

1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a 4-cup capacity baking dish.

2 In a medium saucepan, place apple slices and enough water to come halfway up the apples. Cover with a lid and bring to the boil over a high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes until apples are very soft and falling apart. Keep an eye on the water level so it doesn’t boil dry. Drain apples and place in prepared baking dish.

3 In a mixing bowl, place zest, oil, egg and sugar, and beat with an electric beater until thick. Add yoghurt and lemon juice and briefly beat again. Sift in flour a bit at a time, briefly stirring to combine. Don’t over-mix.

4 Pour batter over apples and bake for 30-40 minutes until sponge springs back when tested. Serve warm with yoghurt drizzled over.