Here's one of the best quick & easy dessert recipes out of an online cookbook of cakes, pies, cupcakes, tarts, cheesecakes, brownies, cookies. It's the exclamation point on dinner recipes.
Dessert doesn't have to be elaborate to compliment your main meal entree. Even a simple last bite like a fruit compote or a pudding recipe topped with whipped cream can make a wonderful last-statement sweet.
As the final dish, you want to serve dessert properly. Set out the dessert fork or spoon when you first set the table. Choose the "dessert container," such as a small plate or glass stemware, once you decide what dessert you will prepare so you can visualize how your final presentation will appeal to the eye. For example, set crystal stemware on a crystal dish with a stem of mint leaves.
Apple Squares
Serves: 12
1 cup oats, rolled, quick
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder, double acting
2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
1/4 cup egg whites
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 large apples
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray an 8x8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
Combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine egg whites, applesauce, vanilla, and brown sugar. Peel and dice apples.
Add wet ingredients and apples to dry ingredients. Mix until ingredients are moistened. Spread batter in pan and bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
Cool and cut into 12 squares. Serve at room temperature. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.
I'm Alexandria Marx, the Yum Expert and everyday home kitchen cook blogging about family friendly foods from around the world that are easy to make, nutritious, decadent and delicious. Wife, mother, diabetic. If you enjoyed this post, please tweet your friends and followers. Thanks.