An Apple Day

It's the very beginning of apple season here in Connecticut even though it is not near fall yet. But my mind is turned to apples, especially because Mama Teacher asked if we would be having our annual Applepalooza party again. The answer will probably be yes, if only so I can make the decadent apple dessert here, Miss R's Apple Crumb Cake. We've always had so many wonderful apple treats at Applepalooza (see here and here). And it's a great way to celebrate the season, both the fall and the beginning of school. I think I'm ready for a party.

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Miss R's Apple Crumb Cake

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 eggs

1 1/2 sticks butter, softened

2 teaspoons baking powder

3 cups flour

1 can apple pie filling--she uses Comstock (frozen fruit doesn't work)

Preheat oven to 350F.

Mix all ingredients except apple pie filling and form into a dough ball. Divide ball in two.

Grease a 9x13 pan. Press one dough ball into pan. Spread apple filling over dough. Crumble other ball in teaspoon-size crumbs over the top. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Bake for 40-45 minutes.

Miss R