Granny Smith Apples, Cake Mix and the Microwave

[PCJenni]

anyone know of a recipe that we have (may be old) using these ingredients? A hostess has asked for it and of course does not know the name of the recipe.

Thanks!

 

[pampered.chris]

Oh man!! I was hoping you were posting a recipe...all I looked at was the title and thought to myself...YUMM-O!!

 

[kaseydee]

quick apple crisp or mom's apple crisp both are on CC

 

[PCJenni]

Thanks Kasey.. that's the one!

 

[pamperedlinda]

This one sounds good:


Harvest Apple Skillet Cake
Recipe:
2 oranges
5 small, firm, red baking apples, such as Jonathan (1 1/4 pounds)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons Pantry Cinnamon Plus(TM) Spice Blend, divided
1/2 cup pecans
1 package (18.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
Thawed, frozen whipped topping (optional)
Additional pecan halves (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Using Lemon Zester/Scorer, zest one orange using short strokes; set aside. Score long strips from remaining orange and form into curls for garnish; set aside. Using Utility Knife, cut one slice from the center of the scored orange; set aside. Juice oranges to measure 1/4 cup juice; set aside.
2. Using Apple Peeler/Corer/Slicer, core and slice apples, leaving peel on. Slice each apple in half vertically; do not separate slices. Melt butter in Family Skillet over medium heat, tilting Skillet to coat bottom. Combine sugar with 1/2 teaspoon of the Spice Blend in Flour/Sugar Shaker. Sprinkle over butter in bottom of Skillet. Place reserved orange slice in center of Skillet. Arrange 5 apple halves, skin side down, in a circular pattern around orange slice; arrange remaining halves around first circle of apples. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until apples are slightly softened. Using Bamboo Spoon, gently press down and fan out apple slices to cover bottom of Skillet.
3. Coarsely chop pecans using Food Chopper. Combine pecans, cake mix and remaining Spice Blend in Classic Batter Bowl. Add reserved orange juice and zest, water, oil and eggs; beat until smooth using Stainless Steel Whisk. Gently pour batter over apples in Skillet, spreading evenly.
4. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until Cake Tester inserted in center comes out clean. Using Oven Mitts, carefully remove to Nonstick Cooling Rack. Loosen edges of cake with Skinny Scraper and carefully invert cake onto heat-proof serving plate. Garnish with whipped topping, orange curls and pecan halves, if desired. Serve using Slice 'N Serve®.
Yield: 12 servings or 24 sample servings


This one is really good - but doesn't use a cake mix:

Mom's Apple Crisp

4-6 Granny Smith apples
8 graham crackers (2 1/2 x 5 inches), finely chopped
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick or old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
Whipped cream or ice cream (optional)

• Peel, core and slice apples using Apple Peeler/Corer/Slicer.
• Cut apples in half; place in Deep Dish Baker. (I used the Square Baker)
• Finely chop graham crackers using Food Chopper; place in Classic Batter Bowl. (I put the crackers in a bag and crushed them with the Meat Tenderizer)
• Add brown sugar, flour, oats, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well.
• Place butter in Small Micro-Cooker®; microwave on HIGH 1 minute or until melted.
• Add butter to sugar mixture; mix well.
• Sprinkle graham cracker mixture evenly over apples.
• Microwave on HIGH 12-15 minutes or until apples are tender, rotating dish after 6 minutes. If your microwave has a turntable you do not have to rotate half way through)
• Cool slightly; serve warm topped with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.
Yield: 10 servings

Nutrients per serving: Calories 280, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Chol: 25 mg, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 140 mg, Fiber 4 g