Cooking with Susie Q

13 years ago

I know the days are getting shorter. I know that the mornings are a little cooler. I know school is back in session. I will also say that our busiest season is coming up at us quite quickly. Soon we will be planning our family get togethers for the holidays. Making up our Christmas lists, starting to think about fun, delicious gifts to give to family members. Do you see where this is headed? Can you help by sharing your own personal recipe for your favorite dishes/gifts? I thank you in advance. I am calling you now. Kim? Lisa? Burlene? Karen? Candy? I call out now for help.
    This week I have discovered my favorite U-Pick Apples are becoming ready. Some varieties are earlier than others. Have fun!

Apple Crumble Pie
1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust
5 cups apples – peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup white sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons butter

Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange apple slices in unbaked pie shell. Mix 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples. Mix 1/3 cup sugar with flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Spoon mixture over apples.
Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until apples are soft and top is lightly browned.

Apple Danish Cheesecake
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, chilled
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 egg
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups thinly sliced apples
1/3 cup blanched slivered almonds

Directions: To make dough: in a small bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup ground almonds, and 1/4 cup sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Add extract. Shape dough into a ball, gently press dough against the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform or cake pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
To make filling: in a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and cream of tartar until smooth. Add egg; beat on low just until combined. Pour over crust.
To make topping: in another medium-sized bowl, combine brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, and cinnamon. Add apples and stir until coated. Spoon over the filling. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup slivered almonds.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove from pan.
Have a great week. I’ll be looking forward to hearing from you with any suggestions or recipes you like. I can be reached at susieqcooking@ainop.com or c/o Pioneer Times, PO Box 456, Houlton, Maine 04730
See you next week! Susie Q