German Fruit Kuchen Can Use Peaches, Plums or Apples

Apple Kuchen

Recipe from the Franklin Square Historical Society Cookbook - actual recipe from Dorothy Itak.

1 1/2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup shortening (I have used all butter or half butter- half margarine and either work well)

1 egg, beaten

1/2 + cup milk

fruit -Apples - peeled, cored and sliced, plums pitted and sliced, peaches - peeled, pitted & sliced. 

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

apple jelly melted (optional)

1- Sprinkle fruit with 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, set aside

2- Place flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 cup sugar into a large bowl.

3- Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. 

In use either a pastry blender or the Kitchen Aid mixer

4- Stir in egg and milk until mixture is moist. (I usually need more milk, a few drops at a time.  You need to achieve a batter that will spread in the pan).

5- Spread evenly in a greased (spray is OK ) 9x9x2 inch baking pan.

6- Arrange fruit on top usually in neat rows

7- Bake at 375 degrees F for 40 minutes

 8. If desired - brush on the melted apple jelly to give the whole cake a finished glossy look.

 9- I serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. 

10 - ENJOY!!!