Sherry Cream Apple Squares
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 large or 2 small green apples
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
For Sherry Cream:
1 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 tablespoons sweet sherry
In a bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and butter. When mixture is
crumbly, stir in pecans. Press 1 1/4 cups of mixture into a lightly buttered
8 by 8 inch baking pan. Peel, core and finely chop apples. In a small bowl,
combine the cinnamon, baking soda, sour cream, vanilla and egg. Stir mixture
into remaining flour mixture. Then stir in apples. Spoon over the pressed
out crust. Bake at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes until a toothpick comes
out clean. Cool slightly. Beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken.
Gradually beat in sugar and sherry. Serve large, warm squares of dessert
with a dollop of sherry cream.
Tips:
A low fat vanilla yogurt also makes a good topping.
Microwave Directions:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 large or 2 small green apples
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
For Sherry Cream:
1 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 tablespoons sweet sherry
In a bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and butter. When mixture is
crumbly, stir in pecans. Press 1 1/4 cups mixture into a microsafe 8 by 8
inch baking dish. Peel, core and finely chop apples. In a small bowl,
combine the cinnamon, baking soda, sour cream, vanilla and egg. Stir mixture
into remaining flour mixture. Then add apples to mixture. Spoon over the
pressed out crust. Microwave on medium for 6 minutes. Rotate once. Microwave
on high for 2 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Place on counter for
10 minutes while making whipped cream. Beat whipping cream until it begins
to thicken. Gradually beat in sugar and sherry. Serve large, warm squares of
dessert with a dollop of sherry cream.
Makes 6 servings.
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