APPLE-CINNAMON SHORTCAKES

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Putting a spin on a summertime favorite, we topped tender shortcakes with delightful sauteed apples. The humble dessert is true comfort! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup plus 4 teaspoons melted butter, divided
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 large tart apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In a small bowl, combine cream and 1/2 cup butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Brush with remaining butter; sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly., For filling, in a large skillet, melt butter. Add apples; saute until tender. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Gently split warm shortcakes in half horizontally. Top bottom halves with apple mixture; replace tops. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 30g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Yohannes Sisay
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These shortcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the filling next time.


kerline desir
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I made these shortcakes for my family and they loved them! The shortcakes were fluffy and the apple cinnamon filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Gus
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These shortcakes were delicious! The apple cinnamon filling was perfect and the shortcakes were fluffy and moist. I will definitely be making these again.


Soyemi Azeezat
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I made these shortcakes for a party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the fact that they were easy to make.


Jana Diab
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These shortcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the filling next time.


Igwe Ifeoma
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I made these shortcakes for my family and they loved them! The shortcakes were fluffy and the apple cinnamon filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Polok Ahamed
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These shortcakes were delicious! The apple cinnamon filling was perfect and the shortcakes were fluffy and moist. I will definitely be making these again.


Daniell Waring
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I made these shortcakes for a party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the fact that they were easy to make.


Yvette Hernandez
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These shortcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the filling next time.


Moli Mallik Moli
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I made these shortcakes for my family and they loved them! The shortcakes were fluffy and the apple cinnamon filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Satar Khan
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These shortcakes were so good! I used fresh apples from my tree and they were perfect. The cinnamon filling was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


Jaidul Ahamed
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I made these shortcakes for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the fact that they were easy to make.


Skylar Briley
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These shortcakes were absolutely delicious! The apple cinnamon filling was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The shortcakes themselves were fluffy and moist. I will definitely be making these again.