Streusel Apple Coffee Cake

This is a luscious new fall recipe that I've already made a few times.

And you can be sure, I'll be looking for more reasons to make it again soon! *-*

The bottom layer is a light coffee cake...with a luscious middle

layer of sauteed apples in butter, topped

with a beautiful brown sugar/cinnamon streusel that can't be beat! 

I topped it with a Salted Caramel Sauce..just for fun. 

You could try this 5-Minute Salted Caramel Sauce..

from Crazy for Crust, guaranteed to be wonderful! 

Trust me, it's wonderful without it! 

This would be wonderful for breakfast or brunch, or any time of day!

Tis the season for apples...enjoy this any time of the year, but don't

miss having it soon! 

I made a couple for my last bake sale at my local Farmer's Market and

they didn't take long to sell.  I sure wanted to follow them home....

I cut back on sugar amounts and I thought this was plenty sweet...

Always be sure to read through the recipe completely before

beginning to make it....

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STREUSEL APPLE COFFEE CAKE 

APPLE LAYER: 

1 Tb. (un)salted butter

2 large firm apples, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)

2 Tb. white sugar

1/2 tsp. cinnamon 

CAKE: 

1-1/2 c. all purpose flour

2 tsp. baking powder

*TIP below* 1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. cinnamon 

1/4 c. butter, melted & cooled a few minutes

1/2 c. white sugar

1 lg. egg

1/2 c. milk

STREUSEL: 

3 Tb. butter, melted

3/4 c. brown sugar, packed

3 - 4 Tb. all purpose flour

1-1/2 tsps. cinnamon 

Preheat oven to 350*. Spray and 9" square or round cake pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside. 

Peel, core and dice apples into bite sized pieces. 

(TIP: IF USING SALTED BUTTER, REDUCE SALT BY HALF THE AMOUNT.)

APPLE layer: Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat; in small bowl,

combine sugar and cinnamon (keeps the cinnamon from clumping on the apples). Add apples to warmed skillet, cooking about 3 - 4 minutes, just until the apple

is cooked, but still white. Stir in sugar/cinnamon mixture; heat thoroughly. Remove from heat; cool. 

Cake: in a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon together. In a large bowl, combine melted butter with sugar, egg and milk. 

Stir dry ingredients into wet; stir just until combined. (I do this with a spatula). 

Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle cooled apples evenly over top of cake batter. 

Streusel: In medium bowl, combine all ingredients together. (Add a little more flour if it isn't crumbly) Sprinkle (using your hand) over apples. 

Bake 30-35 minutes (placing on a cookie sheet to catch anything that may spill over) or until toothpick comes out clean when stuck in the middle of the cake. 

Serve warm.  Cover and refrigerate leftovers.  

May freeze up to a month. 

Yield: 8 servings 

(or 4 if I'm cutting it!) *-* 

Recipe inspired by Crazy for Crust

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Snickers Caramel Apple Salad (Sugar free option)

This luscious 3-basic ingredient salad/dessert will have you running for M-M-More!  It's SO quick & easy!!  

Did I mention addicting??? 

I've made this a few times recently and every time I do, I'm hearing

RAVES about how good it is!  And always get asked for the recipe!

It's similar to Watergate Salad (in mixing), but this one tastes even better, 

in my humble opinion! 

 I LOVE Caramel everything! 

I love using SUGAR FREE Butterscotch Pudding!  No one would guess it's sf.

But it's great with 'regular' instant pudding too. 

(If you want totally sugar free, omit the candy bar!

But I do think you could add sf peanut butter cups that would be great!) 

The chopped Snickers candy bar is optional, but chocolate always makes

everything better, right?  It adds some nice texture too.

The apples add such a lovely crunch.  

You don't really taste the pineapple, as the caramel (butterscotch) 

takes over! 

Whip it up soon - your family will love you for it!! Impressive for any

meal - great for potlucks.  

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SNICKERS CARAMEL APPLE SALAD 

1-20 ozs. can crushed pineapple, slightly drained

1 box (4-serv. size) (sugar free) instant butterscotch pudding 

1/2 to 1 full 8 ozs. tub Cool Whip, thawed

2 apples, peeled and cut into bite sized pieces

2 Snickers candy bars, chunked (optional) 

chopped peanuts, optional 

In large bowl, pour crushed pineapple.  Stir in dry instant pudding mix,

mixing until smooth.  Add as much Cool Whip as you'd like. 

(You can make this much ahead - refrigerate - then mix in chopped apples just before serving) 

After apples are stirred in, stir in a few pieces of chopped Snickers if preferred.

Top with a few more candy chunks, and/or chopped peanuts. Serve chilled. 

You may also like 

Healthier Watergate Salad

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The Bryan Times - Nov. 18, 2019 - Thanksgiving menu options

It’s that time of year when we stop and ponder our ‘attitude of gratitude’. People who are grateful are happy people. Learning to be thankful reduces stress and helps you to be less susceptible to illness.

May you and yours enjoy a blessed Thanksgiving feast and season. I wish you sweet love, great relationships, and most of all, thankful hearts.                             

Cranberry Apple Salad

This is a favorite holiday dish.

CRANBERRY APPLE SALAD

2 cans (1# each) whole cranberry sauce

2 c. boiling water

1 lg. (6 ozs.) pkg. strawberry (raspberry or cherry) jello

2 Tb. lemon juice

(Keeps the apples from turning brown)

1/2 tsp. salt, optional

1 c. mayonnaise

2 c. diced apples

1/2 c. chopped nuts 

Place cranberry sauce in saucepan on stove top; melt over medium heat, being sure to stir.  Drain; reserving liquid and berries. Mix together cranberry liquid, boiling water and jello; stir until jello is dissolved. Add lemon juice and salt. Chill until mixture mounds slightly on a spoon. Whisk in mayonnaise, beating until smooth. Fold in cranberries, apples and nuts. Pour into 2 qt. mold or dish. Chill overnight.  Yield: 10 - 12 servings

I was so tickled to find this recipe because it tastes just like my mama's!

CROCKPOT BREAD DRESSING (FOR A CROWD)

1/2 c. butter

1/2 c. diced celery

1/2 c. diced onion 

12-13 cups dry bread crumbs

1-1/2 c. chicken (or turkey), optional

3 eggs, beaten

2 cans (10.75 ozs each) cream of chicken soup

2 cans (15 ozs each) chicken broth, divided 

1/2 tsp. each pepper and salt

about 1 tsp. sage OR poultry seasoning to taste 

Spray a 4-6 qt. crockpot with cooking spray. In skillet, melt butter; saute celery and onions. Place bread crumbs in very large bowl; add sauteed veggies. In medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients, saving some broth to add if needed before placing in crockpot. (You want the dressing to be moist, but not soaked wet). Pour mixture into crockpot. Place clean tea towel over crock to catch moisture; cover with lid. Cook on high 3 hours and 45 minutes or on low for 4-6 hours. Let stand a few minutes before serving. 

                                                             

                                   Ultimate Creamed Corn (Crockpot)

Oh.my.word delicious! You're welcome. 

SLOW COOKER ULTIMATE CREAMED CORN

2 (16 ozs) bags frozen whole kernel corn

12 ozs. cream cheese, cut into cubes

3/4 c. milk

1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted

2 tsp. sugar (or equivalent in sugar substitute)

1 tsp. salt (or less)

1/4 tsp. pepper

Spray bottom and sides of 3 - 4 qt. slow cooker with cooking spray.  Spread corn over bottom. Top with cream cheese cubes, placing them in the middle of the corn so it doesn't burn on the sides.  In small bowl, stir together remaining ingredients; pour over corn and cream cheese.  Cover; cook on high for 2  to 2-1/2 hours. Stir well before serving. Corn will hold on low heat up to 1 hour; stir occasionally.

PARADISE PUMPKIN PIE

1 - 8 ozs. pkg. cream cheese, room temperature

1/4 c. white sugar (or sugar substitute)

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 egg

1 - 9" unbaked pie shell

1-1/4 c. canned pumpkin

1/2 c. white sugar

2 eggs, slightly beaten

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. ginger

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

dash of salt

1 c.  evaporated milk 

Preheat oven to 350. In small bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla, mixing until well blended. Add egg and beat until smooth. Spread in bottom of unbaked pie crust.

In large bowl, combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Carefully pour mixture over cream cheese (I pour slowly from the bowl onto a big spoon so it doesn't pour directly 'into' the cream cheese) Bake 1 hour and 5 minutes. Cool. Brush with maple syrup or honey while still warm.

This is a terrific soup to use up your leftover turkey.  Sip! Slurp! Gobble! 

TURKEY & WILD RICE SOUP 

1/4 c. butter 

1-1/2 c. carrots, finely chopped 

1/2 c. flour

Cook rice according to package directions. In large pot on stovetop, melt butter, then add carrots, celery and onion. Saute until tender; stir in flour. Whisk in broth and bring to a boil. Stir until thick, about 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and reduce heat, simmering a few minutes to allow flavors to blend. Yield: 7 - 8 servings

A very Happy THANKS-LIVING to you all! 

I Chronicles 16:34 - O give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good; His mercy endures forever.