Apple Cake – Torta Di Mele Al Burro

Apple Cake – Torta Di Mele Al Burro===================================Buttery Apple Cake Source: Savoring Italy by Michele Scicolone 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter3 Apples (Golden Delicious) peeled, cored, and cut into slices 1/4 inch thick2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 whole eggs, plus 1 egg yolk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cups granulated sugar1/2…

Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp Preheat oven to 375°F Grease a 1 1/2 quart square or round baking dish 6 apples peeled and sliced and place in baking dish. Cream together 1/3 cup butter 1 1/4 cups lightly packed brown sugar Stir in  until crumbly a mixture of: 2/3 cups Flour 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Sprinkle with crumbs over…

Apple Galette

Apple Galette=============(Galette Grand-mere)An Apple Cake Adapted from The Cuisine of the Rose 2 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast1 tablespoon sugar1/4 cup warm water1 egg1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon butter1 1/2 cups all purpose flour Topping 2 Tablespoons butter softened1/2 cup brown sugar1/4 cup white sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon1 apple peeled, cored and thinly sliced.Dissolve the yeast in 1/4…

Apple Pinwheels in Syrup

Apple Pinwheels in Syrup =========================Source: Cindy Miller farm Journal Cookbook (1972 Edition) Pastry for 2 crust pie4 cups grated apples1 tsp cinnamon3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 tsp salt1/4 cup butter1/2 tsp vanilla2 cups hot water Note: I substitute cream for the hot water Roll pastry into 14×12 rectangle. Combine apples and cinnamon, spread…

Apple Tart

Apple Tart==========Source from: the Joy of Baking CRUST: 1 cup (140 grams) all-purpose flour1/3 cup (35 grams) confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar1/2 cup (1 stick) (113 grams) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces FILLING: One 8-ounce (227 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated white sugar1 large egg1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla…

Banana Won Tons

Banana Won Tons===============Source: Pastries, Pies and Tarts, Bay Books 24 Wonton Wrappers2 Bananas3 Tablespoons brown sugar2 Tablespoons flour1 Tablespoon wateroil for fryingicing sugar Optional: Caramel Sauce and Ice cream Place 12 won ton wrappers on a board. Slice each banana diagonally into 6 pieces. Place 1 slice of banana on each wonton wrapper and sprinkle…

Basic Apple Pie

Basic Apple Pie===============5 or 6 applesjuice of half a lemon1/2 cup of white sugar1/2 cup of brown sugarcinnamon to taste2 tablespoons flour (more if the apples are very juicy,less if not)1 tablespoon butterdouble pie crust Heat oven to 425°F. Peel and slice the apples. Squeeze half a lemon over slices and toss to coat. Add…

Blueberry Crisp

Blueberry Crisp ================Annie1992’s Grandmother’s recipe 3 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen, unsweetened2 tbls lemon juice2/3 cup brown sugar1/2 cup flour1/2 cup quick oats1/3 cup butter, softened3/4 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp salt Heat oven to 375. Arrange berries in ungreased square baking dish (8 inch) and sprinkle with lemon juice. Combine remaining ingredients until crumbly. (I use…

Blueberry Oatmeal Squares

Blueberry Oatmeal Squares=========================Source: Canadian Living Magazine August 2007 2 1/2 cups rolled oats (NOT Instant)1 1/4 cups all purpose flour1 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon grated orange rind1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup cold butter, cubed Filling 3 cups fresh blueberries1/2 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup orange juice4 tsp. cornstarch Filling Directions: In saucepan, bring blueberries, sugar and…

Blueberry Tart/Pie

Blueberry Tart/Pie==================I’ve made this recipe for years. I think it was from an early 1980’s Canadian Living Magazine. 4 cups fresh blueberries3/4 cup sugar4 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)2 tablespoons melted butter1 tablespoon lemon juicemilk, sugar pastry for double crust Line pie plate with pastry. Mix together blueberries, 3/4 cup sugar, flour and cinnamom…