Blackberry Walnut And Apple Shortcake 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

BLACKBERRY SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F.
• In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk, 3 tablespoons sugar, lemon peel, and the butter until soft dough forms.
• On ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by spoonfuls to make 6 shortcakes. Sprinkle sugar over tops using 2 tablespoons sugar.
• Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
• Meanwhile, in 1 quart saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, stir in blackberries.
• Split warm shortcakes; fill with blackberries and syrup. Cover with top halves of shortcakes; dollop with whipped cream and additional blackberries.

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.

BLACKBERRY, WALNUT AND APPLE SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• Combine apples and juice in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cover and simmer 6-10 minutes or until apples are tender.
• Drain, reserving juice and apples.
• Measure 2 cups apple slices and set aside. Additional juice and apples can be used for another purpose.
• Combine berries, water and preserves in medium saucepan.
• Combine sugar and arrowroot powder in a small bowl and then stir into berry mixture.
• Cook over medium heat nd simmer until thickened (6-10 minutes). Set aside and let cool to room temperature.
• Preheat oven to 375-degrees F.
• Sift together flour and baking powder in a small bowl.
• In a large bowl cream butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla. Stir in sifted dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
• Divide dough into two parts, with one part being slightly larger than the other.
• On a board on top of wax paper, roll the larger piece of dough out into a 12-inch circle.
• Put pastry into a 9-inch pie pan.
• Add reserved apples. Top with walnut halves. Pour berry mixture over walnuts.
• Roll remaining dough out to a 9-inch circle.
• Place over filling and press top and bottom pastry edges together to seal. Prick top over with fork.
• Put pie pan on top of baking sheet in case of spill over.
• Bake for 50-60 minutes or until pastry in golden and filling is bubbly.
• Serve warm with whipped cream, if desired.

BLACKBERRY & CLOTTED CREAM SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Tip the flour into a mixing bowl with baking powder and a pinch of salt. Add the butter, rub everything together with your fingers to make a reasonably fine crumbed mixture, then stir in the sugar.
• Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture, then tip in the buttermilk and egg. Gently work the mixture together until it forms a soft, sticky, dough.
• On a lightly floured surface, knead the mixture a couple of times and mould it into an 18cm round. Put the dough on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 mins until golden and risen and a skewer comes out clean when inserted into the middle. Leave to cool.
• For the filling, lightly mash the blackberries with the sugar. Split the shortcake in two and spread the bottom half with the clotted cream. Spoon the mashed berries over the cream, then top with the shortcake. Dust with icing sugar and serve in slices.