Spiced Apple Upside-Down Cake

Preparation : Drain the apple rings, reserving 1 tablespoon syrup; set apple rings aside. Melt 2 tablespoons butter; add brown sugar and reserved syrup. Spread evenly in a greased 8-in. round baking pan; sprinkle with almonds. Top with apple rings; set side. In a mixing bowl, beat egg, milk, vanilla and remaining butter. Combine our, sugar and baking powder; add to egg mixture and mix well. Spoon over apple rings. Bake at 350o for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of an; invert cake onto a serving plate. Serve with whipped cream if desired.