Fast and Easy Baked Apple with Streusel Topping

I love this recipe. It's quick and easy to get your fix when craving the tartness of baked apples.

I keep a container of the topping mixture in the fridge so all I have to do is grab a couple of apples, core them, split them and add the topping.

Put them in the oven when you're starting dinner and they'll be ready by the end!

EASY BAKED APPLE RECIPE (makes 6 full apples)

6 apples, cored and halved

1/4 cup melted butter

1/2 cup oats

1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tsp ground cinnamon

Pinch of ground ginger

Pinch of salt

Place the apples cut side up on a foil covered cookie sheet. Mix the rest of the ingredients and divide  between the apples, spreading on top and filling the cored holes.

Bake at 350F for 35 minutes.

Peach Pinwheel Coffee Cake

TOPPING:

1/3 cup (75mL) lightly packed brown sugar

1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon

CAKE:

1 14 oz (398 mL) can peach halves, drained

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) baking powder

3/4 tsp (3 mL) salt

1/3 cup (75 mL) Shortening

1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar

1 egg

1 tsp (5 mL) almond extract

1 cup (250 mL) sour cream

1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking soda

Prep time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 70 minutes
Servings: approx. 12
Freezing: excellent

Preheat oven to 350F (180C)

TOPPING:

Combine 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon. Mix well.

CAKE:

Cut one peach half into 6 slices. Set aside.

Dice remaining peaches. Drain thoroughly.

Combine 1 1/2 c. flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder and 3/4 tsp salt. Stir well.

Cream 1/3 c. shortening, 1 c. sugar, 1 egg, and 1 tsp almond extract in large bowl on medium speed of electric mixer until light and creamy.

Mix 1/2 tsp baking soda with 1 c. sour cream. Add to creamed mixture alternately with dry ingredients, blending lightly after each addition.

Fold in drained, diced peaches.  

Spread half of batter in greased and floured 9" (23 cm) springform pan. Sprinkle with half of the topping. Cover with remaining batter and topping.

Arrange reserved peach slices to form pinwheel in centre of cake. 

Bake at 350F (180C) for 60-70 minutes.

Serve warm or cool.