Friday, February 12, 2010

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:
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.
Spread six slices of bread with 1/3 cup filling each; top with remaining bread. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining sugar.
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.

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