German Apple Strusel

I don't like making any kind of dough--including pie crusts...so finding something "in a box" makes me REALLY happy! I found this at the commissary and I couldn't wait to try it out. The box calls for a can of fruit pie filling or you can add fresh fruit. I decided to go with apples...after all, I do have a few bushels left...

GERMAN APPLE STREUSEL

  

6-7 red apples (I used Gala and they were great!!), peeled, cored and chopped
4 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 stick butter (room temperature)
1 egg

Follow the instructions on the box to make the crumb mixture (this uses the butter and egg).

[do first] For the filling: In a big bowl, combine chopped apples with sugar and cinnamon in a big bowl and stir to get them all covered, and let sit while you make the rest.

Press 2/3 of dough on the bottom of a spring-form pan, and a little up the edges. Then pour in the filling and then add the rest of the crumble mixture on the top! Bake in 350 for 1 hour (the box said 40-50 minutes, but it wasn't near long enough for me--keep an eye on the top and cook it until its slightly brown).

So, if you see this box--grab it--trust me on that one. Enjoy!

  

Flash Back Friday #17: German Chocolate Cake

I know, I know. Its about time for another FBF. I went back to school *GASP* and I had finals and several projects to do this past few weeks, so there wasn't much time for my blogging. But thats over now and I got A's in both classes (yeah!) and I have 3 weeks until classes start up again. BUT ANYWAY....

FLASH-BACK-FRIDAY

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GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE

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This is all from scratch and it was AMAZING.

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FBF: German Chocolate Cake

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I like routine. I also like control. Have a routine, stay in control. Some people call it weird. I call it effective.

So on Fridays, I'm gonna do a "flash-back" to some of my very first posts. I know the majority of my followers are fairly recent, so I just wanna highlight a few old recipes ya'll might not have seen. (yes, I just said ya'll!)

One of my husband and I's favorite all-time dessert.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE

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I know everyone has old posts that not many have seen, including me! So please join the party and link up your old posts! I'm so looking forward to this!
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German-Style Pork Roast

I love going down the isle at the commissary that's for "foreign" food. Nothing can beat the real thing, but this German "seasoning" pack was pretty darn good. We love German food in this house, so I try to do it pretty often.

GERMAN-STYLE PORK ROAST

Pretty simple. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a dutch oven, brown the pork around all the sides in some oil. Remove the meat, then add water and seasoning packet. Bring it to a boil, then add the meat back into it, cover and put in the oven for an hour. And woooola!

Mine isn't as PRETTY as the package, but the taste is to die for!!

I like these knodels. I make them more often than not--and the kids LOVE them. So easy to make!

Soak the packages in salted water for 15 min, then boil for 15. Remove, and run them under cold water. Remove them from their pouches and serve. All done!

What a delicious meal!