Our neighbour has a few fruit trees in her garden. She often gives us oranges and lemons. Her apple trees produce too much for her to cope eith.. and often lie rotting on the ground. So when she asked if we would like some... we jumped at the chance. and although we wernt greedy.. and left plenty for other people..we came away with quite a few bags
3 tart apples
2 c. all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar, divided
1/4 c. shortening, melted and cooled
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 c. milk
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 Tbsp butter, softened
2 c. all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar, divided
1/4 c. shortening, melted and cooled
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 c. milk
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 Tbsp butter, softened
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Slice apples
- Sift the flour and measure and resift twice with baking powder and salt.
- Stir in 2/3th of the sugar. (Reserve the other 1/3 and mix with the cinnamon).
- In a separate bowl, mix the egg, shortening and milk.
- Stir the liquids into the flour mixture just until combined.
- Pour into a 7″ by 11″ baking pan.
- Arrange apples on top and press into dough.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture and dot with butter.
- Bake for 25 minutes..or until an inserted wooden skewer comes out clean
The Modern Family Cook Book by Meta Given ~ 1942 |
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