Apfelkuchen (Apple And Rum Custard Cake)

Directions

1. * Soak raisins in 1/4 c. rum for 1/2 hour before using.
2. CAKE: Mix yeast, salt, 4 Tablespoons sugar, and 3/4 c. flour. Add in butter to lowfat milk.
3. Heat till very hot (120-130 degrees F.). Gradually add in lowfat milk to flour mix. Beat for 2 min. Add in egg and 1/2 c. flour. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed for 2 min. Fold in sufficient flour to create a soft dough. Knead for 5 - 10 min, till dough is shiny and elastic.
4. Place in greased bowl and let rise for 1 hour or possibly till doubled in bulk. Pat dough into well-greased 10-inch springform pan pressing the dough 1 1/2 inches up the sides of the pan. Or possibly use 11x8 pan, grease well.
5. FILLING: Toss apple slices, lemon juice, and 1/4 c of sugar. Spread apples over crumbs. Drain raisins, reserving rum, and sprinkle raisins over apples. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 15 min. Beat Large eggs and sugar till thick and lemon-colored. Stir in lowfat milk and reserved rum.
6. Pour custard over apples and bake for 45 to 60 min at 350 degrees F. till custard is set. Cold completely before serving. Don't remove springform pan till cold. Or possibly if using 11x8 inch pan cut cake in pan.