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Apple Mystery Recipe

A warm, comforting dessert with a surprising twist! This recipe, originally from a Plains, GA cookbook, features a delicious combination of apples, pineapple, and cake mix, baked to golden perfection. Topped with pecans and a buttery crumble, it's the perfect cozy autumn dessert or unexpected dinner party treat. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable finish.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 362.7 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
Apple Mystery

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Ingredients for Apple Mystery

  • Crushed Pineapple
  • 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Yellow Cake Mix
  • Margarine
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

How to Make Apple Mystery

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Pour 1 (20 ounce) can of crushed pineapple into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. Layer 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced, evenly over the pineapple.
  4. Sprinkle 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice over the apples.
  5. Sprinkle 1 (15.25 ounce) box of yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit.
  6. In a small bowl, melt 1/2 cup butter. Pour melted butter over the cake mix.
  7. Sprinkle 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup chopped pecans over the top.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes. Then, carefully cut several slits into the top of the dessert with a knife to allow juices to rise.
  9. Continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender.
  10. Let cool slightly before serving warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

150g

Fat

10g

Carbs

18g

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