Apple Recipes

Thought I would share some Apple recipes this week. Hope you try one or two. If you have any to share please do!





Sugarless Apple Pie



6 cups sliced peeled tart apples, about 4 large

1/3 cup apple juice concentrate

2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 unbaked pie shell - 9"

1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts



In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients; let stand for 15 minutes. Stir and pour into pastry shell. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees, bake 40-50 minutes longer or until apples are tender. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Makes 8 servings.

Diabetic Exchanges: One serving equals 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 fruit; also, 195 calories, 63 mg soduim, 5 mg cholesterol, 32 gm carbohydrate, 2 gm protein, 8 gm fat.





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Apple Lemon Puff



1-1/2 teaspoons butter or margarine

1 small apple, peeled, cored and cut into rings

6 teaspoons sugar, divided

1 egg, separated

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour



In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add apple rings; sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of sugar. Cook until tender, turning once. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolk, lemon peel and vanilla for 1 minute. In another mixing bowl, beat the egg white until stiff peaks form; fold in the flour and remaining sugar. Fold in egg yolk mixture. Place apple rings in a greased 2-cup baking dish. Spread egg mixture on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and set. Invert onto a serving plate. Makes 1 serving.

Harvest Upside-Down Cake



1/4 cup raisins

1/2 cup boiling water

1/4 cup shortening

2/3 cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

1/2 cup milk

1 Tablespoon dark molasses

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1-1/4 cup cake flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt



Topping:



1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

2 Tablespoons corn syrup

2 Tablespoons coarsly chopped walnuts

12 marachino cherries, quartered

2 cups sliced peeled tart apples





In a small bowl, soak raisins in water for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add egg, milk, molasses and vanilla; beat on high for 1 minute. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating until smooth. Pour butter into a greased 8" square baking pan; sprinkle with brown sugar. Drizzle with corn syrup; sprinkle with walnuts, raisins and cherries. Arrange apples on top, overlapping slices. Spoon batter over apples. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until apples are tender or a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Run knife around edges of cake; immediately invert onto a serving plate. Makes 9 servings.

Maple Apple Cream Pie





1 unbaked pie shell - 9"

2 Tablespoons butter or margarine

6 medium Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cut into eighths

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup maple syrup

2 Tablespoons cornstarch

1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk

1 egg yolk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup whipping cream

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 Tablespoon sugar





Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy duty foil. Bake at 450 degrees for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. In a skillet, melt butter. Add apples and brown sugar; cook and stir until apples are tender and coated, 15-20 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Spread evenly into pie shell. In saucepan, combine syrup and cornstarch until smooth. Gradually add milk. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat. Gradually stir 1/4 cup into egg yolk; return all to pan. Cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; add vanilla. Cool to room temperature. Pour over apples. Chill until set, about 2 hours. In a mixing bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Add cinnamon. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Serve with pie. Store in refrigerator. Makes 6-8 servings.

A yummy dessert recipe for the slow cooker!





Nutty Apple Streusel Dessert





6 cups sliced peeled tart apples

1-1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

3/4 cup milk

2 Tablespoons butter or margarine, softened

3/4 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon buscuit/baking mix



Topping:



1 cup biscuit/baking mix

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

3 Tablespoons cold butter or margarine

1/2 cups sliced almonds

Ice cream or whipped cream, optional



In a large bowl, toss apples with cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg. Place in greased slow cooker. In a mixing bowl, combine milk, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla and baking mix; mix well. Spoon over apples. For topping, combine biscuit mix and brown sugar in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Add almonds, sprinkle over apples. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the apples are tender. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream if desired. Makes 6-8 servings.

Butterscotch Apple Cake



3 eggs

1-1/4 cups vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teasponn ground cinnamon

4 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped (4 cups)

1 cup chopped pecans

1 package (11 ounces) butterscotch chips



In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, oil and vanilla. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda and cinnamon; add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in the apples and pecans. Pour into an ungreased 13x9 pan. Sprinkle with butterscotch chips. Bake at 325 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Makes 12-15 servings.

Apple-of-Your-Eye Cheesecake





Crust:



1 cup graham cracker crumbs

3 Tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

2 Tablespoons finely chopped pecans



Filling



3 packages (8 ounce each) cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup sugar

3 eggs

3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract



Topping



2-1/2 cups chopped peeled apples

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

6 Tablespoons caramel ice cream topping, divided

Sweetened whipped cream

2 Tablespoons chopped pecans



Combine the first five ingredients; press onto the bottom of a lightly greased 9" springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes; cool. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low just until combined. Stir in vanilla. Pour over crust. Toss apples with lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon; spoon over filling. Bake at 350 degreese for 55-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Drizzle with 4 Tablespoons caramel topping. Cool for 1 hour, then chill overnight. Remove sides of pan. Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream. Drizzle with remaining caramel; sprinkle with pecans. Store in refrigerator. Makes 12 servings.

Cheddar Apple Pizza



Pastry for a single-crust pie

4 large tart apples, peeled and cut into 1/4" slices (about 5 cups)

1/2 cup shredded cheddar, mozzarella or Swiss cheese

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 Tablespoons cold butter or margarine



Roll pastry to fit a greased 12" pizza pan; flute edges. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Arrange apples in a single layer in a circular pattern to completely cover pastry. Sprinkle with cheese. Combine the brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon and nutmeg; sprinkle over cheese. Cut butter into small pieces and dot top of pizza. Bake for 20 minutes or until apples are tender. Cut into wedges; serve warm. Makes 12 servings.

APPLE NUT CAKE



1 3/4 cup sugar

3 eggs

1 cup oil

2 cups flour

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp soda

1 tsp. cinnamon or to your taste

1 tsp. vanilla

1 cup chopped nuts

2 cups chopped apples



Beat eggs, add sugar, beat well, add oil and mix until creamy. Sift flour, soda, salt and cinnamon, add to above, add vanilla. Fold in nuts and apples.



Bake 350 45 min. 9x13 pan