Apple Cream Shortcakes Recipes

GRANDMA'S RECIPE - APPLE SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• Preheat Oven to 180C Bake- 355F
• Cream the butter and the sugar in a food mixer until pale, approximately 4 minutes
• Add eggs and blend well, then sift the dry ingredients and combine until the dough comes away from the side of the bowl. (If you know me from this blog you know I never sift anything so up to you!)
• Gently knead into a ball and fridge in plastic wrap for 30 minutes (at least).
• Roll out half of the dough on a well floured bench into desired shape and using rolling pin to carefully transfer the dough to the prepared greased dish and gently press in - trim off excess if needed.
• Sprinkle a small amount of white sugar and cinnamon onto the dough and then spoon the apple mixture onto the base.
• Repeat with the remaining dough - roll and gently lay on top of the apple mixture then gently press down - trim the edges until they are tidy.
• Feel free to make a pretty pattern or simple marks with a fork for added effect once cooked.
• Cook for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top
• The most important aspect of cooking times for this recipe is that the bottom is cooked well - which is why I like to use a clear glass baking dish - the bottom needs to begin to brown. So if in doubt give it a few minutes longer so that it does not fall apart when you slice it.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool before slicing into squares, dust with icing sugar to serve.
• Enjoy

APPLE-CINNAMON SHORTCAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In a small bowl, combine cream and 1/2 cup butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Brush with remaining butter; sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly., For filling, in a large skillet, melt butter. Add apples; saute until tender. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Gently split warm shortcakes in half horizontally. Top bottom halves with apple mixture; replace tops. Serve immediately.

APPLE SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl (stand or hand mixer), until smooth. There should be minimal lumps of butter
• Add egg and vanilla and mix for 30 seconds until the egg is just combined.
• Add flour, small bits at a time, making sure to scrape down the sides with a spatula to incorporate all ingredients.
• Turn the dough onto a piece of plastic wrap/cling wrap, and shape into a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 190C/350F
• Grease a 23cm/9inch round cake tin
• Divide dough into equal halves.
• Flour your hands.
• Press half of the dough into your greased pan as evenly as possible. Use your hands to work the dough to the edges.
• Top with the apple pie filling.
• Roll the other half of the dough into a rough round that fits the size of the pan. Place the dough on top of the pie filling and use your hands to gently press the dough into any missing gaps. It doesn't matter if it's not perfect because you can flip the cake when it's cooked and no one will see the bottom!
• Bake for 25-30 minutes in a fan forced ovenm or 35-40 minutes in non-fan forced, or until top is browned and cake it cooked through.
• Cool for 20 minutes in the tin, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
• Transfer to a plate and serve with a dusting of icing sugar and some cream and/or ice cream.

CREAM PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine sugars, flour, salt, cream, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Pour filling into an unbaked pie shell.
• Bake for 20 minutes in preheated oven. Lower the temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C), and bake for an additional 20 minutes.

APPLE-CRANBERRY SHORTCAKES WITH CINNAMON CREAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment. Combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in processor. Add 8 tablespoons butter; using on/off turns, cut in until mixture resembles coarse meal. Transfer to large bowl. Add yogurt; mix with fork until dry ingredients are evenly moistened. Turn dough out onto floured work surface. Knead 5 turns to combine. Roll into 12x5-inch rectangle. Cut into 10 squares. Arrange squares on prepared baking sheet, spacing apart. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool 15 minutes.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add apples; sauté 5 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup sugar. Add cranberries; sauté until cranberries pop, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer fruit to bowl. Add 1/3 cup cream to juices in skillet; boil until liquid reduces to 1/4 cup. Return fruit to skillet; stir to coat.
• Beat 1 2/3 cups cream, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and vanilla extract in medium bowl to soft peaks. Cut shortcakes horizontally in half. Place 1 bottom half in each of 10 bowls. Top with fruit, cream, and shortcake tops.