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Viewed: 5 - Published at: 7 years agoIngredients
- Shortcakes:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 5 1/2 ounces)
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
- 6 tablespoons ice water
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- Filling:
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 6 cups sliced peeled Gala or Braeburn apple (about 4 medium)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1/4 cup water
- Dash of salt
- 1 cup frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- To prepare shortcakes, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Place flour and next 5 ingredients (through 1/4 teaspoon salt) in a food processor; pulse 2 to 3 times to combine. Add chilled butter; pulse 10 times or until mixture resembles coarse meal. With processor on, slowly add 6 tablespoons ice water through food chute, processing just until combined (do not form a ball).
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 4 times with floured hands. Pat the dough into a 14 x 4-inch rectangle on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cut dough into 8 even portions, cutting into, but not through, the dough. Brush the dough with egg white; sprinkle evenly with 2 teaspoons sugar. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until golden. Remove from pan; cool on a wire rack.
- To prepare filling, melt 2 teaspoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add apple, tossing to coat; saute 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in brown sugar; saute 2 minutes. Stir in the cranberries, juice, 1/4 cup water, and dash of salt. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes or until cranberries pop, stirring frequently.
- Place whipped topping and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl, and fold gently to combine. Place shortcake on a cutting board or work surface. Carefully split shortcake in half horizontally using a serrated knife. Place bottom half of shortcake on a platter; spread evenly with about 1/2 cup whipped topping mixture and apple mixture; top with shortcake top. Cut along score lines with a serrated knife to form 8 portions. Top each portion with 1 tablespoon remaining whipped topping mixture.
- Shortcake Tips:
- When mixing the dough for shortcakes, use a light hand and work quickly for the most tender cakes. If the recipe calls for kneading the dough, knead lightly only a few times so the dough doesn't become overworked.
- Use a serrated knife to split the shortcakes. It will cut through the cakes without crumbling them.
- You can bake the shortcakes up to a day ahead. Cool completely, and store at room temperature in a large zip-top plastic bag. To reheat, wrap in foil and heat at 350° for 10 minutes.
- To freeze shortcakes, cool them completely, place in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag, and freeze up to two months. Thaw at room temperature, then reheat as instructed above.