A quick summer apple crisp: sliced apples topped with an oatmeal crumb topping, baked until crisp Yield: 12 servings Ingredients: 8 cups (about 9-10 medium) cored, peeled, and sliced cooking apples2 Tablespoons lemon juice2/3 cup flour1 1/3 cup (packed) brown sugar1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon1 1/2 cups quick oats2/3 cup butter,… Read more »
A rich homemade pie of apples, raisins, and walnuts, topped with a crumb topping Yield: 1 pie Ingredients: Pastry:160g (1 cup) Bread flour240g (1 1/2 cups) Cake flour320g (3 sticks, or 1 1/2 cups) butter (cold)50ml (1/5 cup) ice water Filling:7 Fuji apples (large), peeled and cut, or other green… Read more »
A soft moist cake with a layer of apples and cinnamon inside Yield: 10-12 servings Ingredients: 8 cups peeled and sliced cooking apples (Granny Smith, Cortland, Mc Intosh, Golden Delicious, etc.)2 cups sugar2-3 teaspoons cinnamon3/4 cup oil3 eggs1 cup fresh orange juice1 teaspoon vanilla2 1/2 cups flour1/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons… Read more »
A sweet chocolate quick bread with chocolate chips inside, topped with a homemade chocolate glaze Yield: 10-12 servings Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened2/3 cup (packed) brown sugar2 eggs1 cup (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted1 1/2 cups applesauce2 teaspoons vanilla2 1/2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon… Read more »
Sweet and cinnamon-y hot apples or pears over toasted cinnamon bread, topped with whipped cream or ice cream Yield: 3-4 servings Ingredients: 2 medium-large ripe pears OR tart apples, cored, peeled and thinly sliced1/2 cup water, divided3 Tablespoons sugar1 Tablespoon raisins1/2 Tablespoon butter1 teaspoon ground cinnamondash ground nutmeg1 Tablespoon cornstarch3-4… Read more »
A soft and slightly chewy apple cake, dusted with powdered sugar and cut into squares Yield: 24 squares Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter1 1/2 cups brown sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon cinnamon2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup peeled chopped apples1/2 cup nuts (optional)Powdered sugar Instructions: 1. Cream butter… Read more »
A fragrant vanilla crust with a vanilla cinnamon apple filling Yield: 12-16 servings Ingredients: Cake Crust: 1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2+ cups flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder Apple Mixture: 7-9 cups sliced peeled cooking/baking apples*3 Tablespoons lemon juice1/4 cup sugar Vanilla… Read more »
Light and sweet homemade meringue topping for pies Yield: meringue for one 9-inch pie Ingredients: 3 egg whites1/2 teaspoon vanilla1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter OR white vinegar6 Tablespoons sugar Instructions: 1. Beat egg whites with vanilla and cream of tarter (OR white vinegar) until soft peaks form. 2. Gradually add… Read more »
A moist pumpkin sheet cake with homemade cream cheese icing Yield: 20-24 servings Ingredients: Cake Ingredients: 16 ounces (2 cups) canned solid-pack pumpkin2 cups sugar1 cup vegetable oil4 eggs, lightly beaten2 cups flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened5… Read more »
A fluffy, spongey cinnamon cake with brown sugar, cinnamon, and butterscotch chips sprinkled inside Yield: 12-16 servings Ingredients: Cake Ingredients: 3/4 cup oil2 cups sugar3 eggs1/2 cup water1/2 cup milk1 Tablespoon vanilla2 3/4 cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda Cinnamon Sprinkle Ingredients:… Read more »
