Apple Dessert Recipes
If you’re craving comforting, nostalgic desserts, the Apple Desert Recipes page is a delightful find. This collection, drawn
from a rural community cookbook compiled around fifty years ago, features four timeless apple-based desserts: Apple Cheddar Pie,
No-crust Apple Pie, Apple Torte, and Apple Rolly Poly. Each recipe captures the essence of homey, rustic baking, with simple
ingredients and straightforward instructions that evoke the warmth of traditional kitchens.
The Apple Cheddar Pie stands out with its unique twist, blending tart apples with a cheddar-infused crust for a sweet-savory balance.
It requires a bit of effort with its pastry preparation, but the result—a golden, flaky pie baked at 400°F for 40-60 minutes—is worth it.
For those seeking simplicity, the No-crust Apple Pie is a quick fix, combining sliced apples, pecans, and a single egg into a batter
that bakes in just 30 minutes at 350°F. The Apple Torte, baked at 325°F, offers a light, cakey texture with chopped apples and walnuts,
perfect for serving with a dollop of cinnamon-spiked whipped cream. Lastly, the Apple Rolly Poly transforms biscuit dough into a
cinnamon-sugar-dusted, jelly-roll-style treat, baked in a sweet orange juice syrup at 425°F.
Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice, these recipes offer a taste of nostalgia, perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet trip down
memory lane. Explore these classic desserts and bring a piece of history to your table.
Apple Cheddar Pie
Ingredients required1 1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup of ice water
8 tart apples
1/4 cup non-dairy dry cream
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup butter
Preheat oven 400 degrees
Instructions for Apple Cheddar Pie Recipe
Sift flour, salt. Cut in shortening. Stir in cheese and cut in water until mixture holds a ball. Roll in 12 inch circle in place in 10 inch pie pan. Turn edges under and cramp. Pare, cut and core apples into eight pieces. Mix non dairy cream, sugar, 1/3 cup flour, and spices. Divided in half. Toss apples with 1/2 non dairy cream mixture and place in pie shell. Cut 1/4 cup butter into other half of cream mixture and sprinkle over apples. Bake until apples are tender, 40 to 60 minutes.
No-crust Apple Pie
Ingredients required1 egg
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 medium-sized apples, peeled, cord and sliced
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup flour, sifted with 1 teaspoon baking powder and a pinch of salt
Preheat oven 350 degrees
Instructions for No-crust Apple Pie Recipe
Beat the egg and then add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well and spread in a greased 9 inch pie pan plate. Bake 30 minutes.
Apple Torte
Ingredients required1/2 cup sugar
2 well beaten eggs
1 cup sifted flout
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pared tart apples
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Preheat oven 325 degrees
Instructions for Apple Torte Recipe
Gradually add sugar to well beaten eggs, beating till thick and lemon color. Sift together dry ingredients, fold into egg mixture, then put in apples and nuts. Grease bottom of a 8 by 2 inch pan. Pour in batter and bake 40 minutes. Cool, cuut in squares. Serve with whipped cream with a bit of cinnamon. Serves 6.
Apple Rolly Poly
Ingredients required1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup Water
2 tablespoons orange juice
baking powder biscuit dough or one recipe birdie biscuit dough
3 cups finely chopped apples, pared and cored when
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter
Preheat oven 425 degrees
Instructions for Apple Rolly Poly Recipe
Boil first four ingredients 10 minutes. Pour into pan. Roll biscuit dough in rectangle, 12 by 8 inch. Cover to within 1/2 inch of edge with apples. Sprinkle on combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Row up like jelly roll. Cut into one 1/2 inch slices. Lay flat and juice in pan. Dot with butter. Bake until biscuit in the middle of the pan is cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes. Serves 9.
