Weekday Cobbler

My mom used to call this Weekday Cobbler because that is what my Grandma called it.  It was the perfect treat for a weekday night.  It was quick and comforting and most things were in the pantry.  It works with different kinds of fruit so everyone can get a chance to have exactly what they want.

1 16 ounce can of fruit
1 stick of butter
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup milk
3 teaspoon baking powder

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  

Melt the butter in a 8x8 baking dish in the microwave; while combining flour, sugar, milk and baking powder.  Mix well and pour over the butter  DO NOT STIR.  Pour the fruit undrained over the flour mixture and bake for 30 - 40 minutes until golden brown.  

This has been an interesting few weeks.  I caught whatever it is that is going around and have been knocked down for the last 15 days.   Thankfully it is nothing serious and I am not contagious but it really makes you stop and think about what really has to be done.  The cough (which is all that I got) has been keeping me up and it has been too long since I was able to get a full night of sleep. 

We spend so much time in our lives in a hamster wheel.  We just keep going and going until eventually we just crash.  What really needs to be done each day?  Love.  That is all I really have to do.  I have to show my family that I love them.  Is anything else really necessary? No.  

So that is what I have been doing.  The dishes have stayed in the sink, meals have been a bit lazy, but my family still knows and see that I love them and truly that is what it is all about. 

And now for a few more recipes to add to the collection of 150 that will be coming your way this year.  Right now I have an abundance of Apples.  I love Apples.  Our whole family loves Apples.  However, since our oldest had his braces out on it is difficult for him to eat them if I don't cut them really, really small.  I love him but who has time for that.  I have found a way with some of these recipes to allow us all to enjoy the flavors of Apples, in a new way.

Let me know what you think.


Apple Bread

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped and pared apples
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

(you can use butter instead of shortening, it changes the texture a little and might be a bit denser but still so yummy)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Grease and flour a loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches.

Mix 1 cup sugar, shortening, eggs and vanilla.  Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until smooth.  Stir in apples and spread the mixture into pan.  Mix 1 tablespoon sugar and the cinnamon; sprinkle over the batter.  Bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.  This should take about 50-60 minutes.  Immediately remove from pan and cool completely before slicing.

(You can use self-rising flour and just leave out the baking powder and baking soda)

I am so happy to kick off my goal of posting 150 recipes this year.  I wanted to start with one that brings so many comforting memories of my home growing up.  I hope that you enjoy this and please post comments or memories that you have......What was your favorite dish growing up?  What food evokes strong memories of family and home?  Share with us.

Apple and Oat Crumble

I remember my mom making this for me whenever I was looking for some comfort.  It is so simple to make and you probably have most of the ingredients on hand at all times.  Since my mom was a single mom who worked long hours this dish was perfect after work.  It doesn't take a lot of time and the smell is amazing.

This is also a great dish to make during the summer because you don’t even have to turn on the oven.  I always loved mine with a bit of Vanilla Ice Cream served on top.

5 cups peeled, sliced apples
1 cup flour
3/4 cup quick cooking oats
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter

Arrange apple slices in the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish.  In a mixing bowl..combine flour, oats, sugar, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon.  Cut in the butter, blending until the mixture is crumbly.  Sprinkle mixture evenly over the apples.  Microwave for 15 minutes (rotate the dish every three minutes if your microwave does not do this automatically) until the apples are tender.  


See you in a couple days for more #150recipes