The sun is warm, but the ground is not...
Spring is finally here Dear Reader! I am patiently waiting for my backyard to wake up...the ground is frozen, my lone tree bare of its leaves....but it's coming. It won't be long before I crack out the sandals and capris in an attempt to get some colour on these legs of mine that year long resemble two pints of milk. I miss my standing date with my husband to meet him on the patio every Friday afternoon, our end of week date to decompress and share tales from the past week.
I have been busy the past few weeks....a trip back to Kingston. I know, I know...but we love it there. It has become our favourite escape and we do go often. The used book stores call to me....and Sir John A's pub - of course.
I have been busy the past few weeks....a trip back to Kingston. I know, I know...but we love it there. It has become our favourite escape and we do go often. The used book stores call to me....and Sir John A's pub - of course.
A few weeks ago I saw Angela Lansbury in "Blithe Spirit" I am so glad that I got to see her. 89 years old and still going strong! The play was quite funny and for her great performance she was given a standing ovation.
So that is what I have been up to...how about you? Where have you been and what have you been cooking?
I have a gem of a recipe to share with you today. Pantry staples for sure that when combined are delightful together. No mixer required! These apple squares come together easily and are lovely on there own or if you like, you can add a scoop of nice vanilla ice cream.
Apple Squares
Adapted from Food 52
Butter, to grease the pan
3 apples, medium in size ( I used golden delicious)
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
1/3 cup granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
6 tbsp milk
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Icing sugar (optional)
Preheat the oven to 400° F.
Butter an 8-inch square baking pan and line with parchment paper.
Peel the apples and slice thinly. I used a mandoline, but if you don't have a mandoline, just core and slice as thinly as you can.
In a bowl, whisk the flour and baking powder together.
In another bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, and salt together until the sugar dissolves and the eggs become pale.
Whisk in the vanilla, then the milk and the melted butter.
Next, add the flour and whisk until smooth.
Gently fold in the apples until each slice is coated.
Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and even out the top with a spatula.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until puffed and golden. Test for doneness by inserting a skewer into centre. It should come out clean.
Transfer to a rack to cool.
Dust with icing sugar and cut into squares.
Makes four glutton sized squares or nine reasonable ones.
So that is what I have been up to...how about you? Where have you been and what have you been cooking?
I have a gem of a recipe to share with you today. Pantry staples for sure that when combined are delightful together. No mixer required! These apple squares come together easily and are lovely on there own or if you like, you can add a scoop of nice vanilla ice cream.
Apple Squares
Adapted from Food 52
Butter, to grease the pan
3 apples, medium in size ( I used golden delicious)
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
1/3 cup granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
6 tbsp milk
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Icing sugar (optional)
Preheat the oven to 400° F.
Butter an 8-inch square baking pan and line with parchment paper.
Peel the apples and slice thinly. I used a mandoline, but if you don't have a mandoline, just core and slice as thinly as you can.
In a bowl, whisk the flour and baking powder together.
In another bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, and salt together until the sugar dissolves and the eggs become pale.
Whisk in the vanilla, then the milk and the melted butter.
Next, add the flour and whisk until smooth.
Gently fold in the apples until each slice is coated.
Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and even out the top with a spatula.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until puffed and golden. Test for doneness by inserting a skewer into centre. It should come out clean.
Transfer to a rack to cool.
Dust with icing sugar and cut into squares.
Makes four glutton sized squares or nine reasonable ones.
Next weekend is Easter. I'm thinking about making hot cross buns...Mmmmmmmm
Until then...
xx
Until then...
xx
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