1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp sugar
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 cup water
2 medium apples, tart, pared, sliced
3/4 cup biscuit mix (see recipe)
2 tbsp process american cheese shredded
3 tbsp water
Directions
4 servings of about 1/2 cup each 166 calories per serving
1. Pre-heat oven TO 400øF. (hot)
2. Mix cornstarch, sugar, and cinnamon in saucepan. Add 3/4 cup water
and mix well. Add apples.
3. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until liquid thickens
and apples just begin to soften--about
6 minutes.
4. Pour into 1-quart casserole.
5. Stir biscuit mix and cheese together. Add 3 tablespoons water and
mix well. Spread on top of apple mixture.
6. Bake until top is lightly browned--about 30 minutes.
* Thrifty Meals for Two: Making Food Dollars Count * USDA Home and
Garden Bulletin Number 244 * Meal-Master format courtesy of Karen
Mintzias
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Apple; Bread; Breads; Dessert; Fruit
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