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Quick Apple Torte

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Eggs, Grains, Dairy Dessert 6 Servings

INGREDIENTS

3/4 c Sugar
1/3 c Flour
1 ts Baking powder
1 Egg; beaten
1 ts Vanilla
1 1/2 c Sliced apples
1/2 c Nuts; chopped
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Ice cream or cream

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine beaten egg and vanilla; to this add all dry ingredients. Add apple
slices and nuts; turn into 8 inch pie pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon and
nutmeg to taste. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Serve warm with
cream or ice cream. Serves 6.
From <A Taste of Louisiana>.  Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive,
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