INGREDIENTS
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for the apple filling/syrup:
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2 and 1/2 lb. peeled, cored, sliced apples (you can use some quince, plum and pear too)
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3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
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3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
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1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg OR pumpkin pie spice
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1/2 teaspoon ginger
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3 bay leavesfor the cake/crust:
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3/4 cup butter + 2 Tablespoons
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3/4 cup sugar
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4 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1 and 3/4 cup all purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking sodafor the whiskey cream:
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
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1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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6 Tablespoons whiskey or bourbon