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Apple shortcake
Delicious apple shortcake slice is great for and afternoon snack but even better for dessert served with cream
Prep Time
15
mins
Cook Time
40
mins
Resting Time
30
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Total Time
1
hr
25
mins
Course:
Dessert
Keyword:
Apple, Cake, dessert, Fresh, Homemade, shortcake, Slice
Servings:
15
Ingredients
Shortcake dough
180
g
Salted butter
Softened
¾
cup
Sugar
granulated
2
Eggs
3
cups
All-purpose flour
3
tsp
Baking Powder
Filling
1
tsp
Cinnamon
4-5
Apples
Equivalent to 2 cups cooked apples
⅛
cup
Water
1
tbsp
Lemon juice
Instructions
APPLE FILLING
Peel and slice apples i use this apple peeling and slicing tool.
Place apples in a pot with ⅛ cup water and lemon juice
Cook until soft
Set aside until you are ready to use
Preheat oven
Preheat the oven to 170°c or 340°F fan-bake. Line a baking tray with baking paper
Shortcake Dough
Beat butter and sugar until light and creamy
Add eggs one at a time beating well
Sift flour and baking powder into creamed butter mixture and stir together
Rest dough in the fridge for 30 minutes
Split dough in half and roll out to fit your desired pan size.
Place bottom layer of dough in you pan then add apples on top and sprinkle with cinnamon then add top layer
Bake in a preheated oven for 30 - 40 minutes or until golden
Notes
Dust with icing sugar and enjoy on its own or with cream, yoghurt or ice cream.
This slice keeps best covered at room temperature.