Apple Plum Streusel Dessert |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Mom would make this German delicacy and other sweets a day ahead to keep the oven free for the roast goose. Similar to coffee cake, this attractive dessert is filled with sweet fruit and topped with chopped nuts and a drizzle of icing. -Rosemarie Forcum White Stone, Virginia Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1/2 cup shortening |
1-1/2 cup sugar |
4 eggs |
1 teaspoon almond extract |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
6 to 7 medium unpeeled plums, thinly sliced |
5 to 6 medium unpeeled golden delicious apples, thinly sliced |
streusel topping: |
1/3 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup packed brown sugar |
1/4 cup cold butter |
1/4 cup chopped pecans |
glaze: |
1 cup confectioners' sugar |
1 to 2 tablespoons milk |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs and extracts until blended. Beat mixture on hight speed for 3 minutes. Combine the flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture. Spread the batter into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Arrange plum and apple slices over batter.
2. For streusel, combine the flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in pecans. Sprinkle over fruit.
3. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. For glaze, whisk confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over streusel. Yield: 16-20 servings.
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