The Anderson Family

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Spiced Apples

Servings: 10-12
Ideal slow cooker size: 6-quart

16 cups sliced apples, peeled or unpeeled
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tbsp minute tapioca
1 tsp ground cinnamon

1. Layer half of sliced apples, sugar, tapioca, and cinnamon in a slow cooker
2. Repeat, making a second layer using remaining ingredients
3. Cover. Cook on high 4 hours or on low 5 hours.
4. Stir before serving. Delicious hot or cold.

My notes: I used 7 regular-sized apples and that seemed to work out just fine. After 2 hours I stirred the apples and did again every 30 minutes or so until they were served. Turned out great - definitely a recipe to make again!

From: Fix-It and Forget-It Lightly (2004)

Celebrating Granddad's Birthday

Cole was a pro at helping Granddad open presents!

Happy Birthday, Granddad!

Strawberry Margarita Cake

3/4: cup bottled strawberry-flavored nonalcoholic margarita drink mix

1: box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® white cake mix

: Vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box

1: tablespoon grated lime peel

1: container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Strawberries, if desired

1Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or lightly spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan. Add enough water to drink mix to measure 1 1/4 cups.
2In large bowl, beat cake mix, drink mix, oil and egg whites with electric mixer on low speed 2 minutes. Pour into pan. Bake and cool and directed on box for 13x9-inch pan.
3Gently stir lime peel into whipped topping; spread over top of cake. Garnish with strawberries. Store covered in refrigerator.
From www.BettyCrocker.com