Delicious recipes from the kitchens of the Butler sisters

Monday, October 7, 2013

Apple Pie Sandwiches



Ingredients

  • 2 cups diced peeled tart apples
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
  • 5 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 12 slices day-old bread
  • 3 eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Confectioners' sugar, optional
  • Directions

    1. In a large saucepan, cook apples and water over medium heat for 10 minutes or until apples are tender. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into apple mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice.
    2. Spread six slices of bread with 1/3 cup filling; top with remaining bread. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining sugar.
    3. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture. Cook on a lightly greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired. Yield: 6 servings. From Taste of Home

2 comments:

Kelly said...

I finally have had a minute to sit down haha we are getting settled and I'm ready to start cooking in my new kitchen! I made Chad and Aaron dinner tonight in it for the first time! Thanks for ALL the recipes:) miss ya!

Shannon said...

You are welcome! So when I come to see your new house I will also be expecting dinner from your new kitchen!!!