DATE-APPLE TORTE:

Ingredients

• 4 cups diced tart apples;
• 3/4 cup sugar;
• ½ cup all-purpose flour;
• 2 teaspoon baking powder;
• 1 egg;
• 1 tablespoon melted butter;
• 1 teaspoon vanilla;
• ¼ teaspoon salt;
• ½ cup chopped nuts,
• ½ cup chopped dates.

Directions

1. Peel apples and cut in small pieces. Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl. Stir until mixed but do not beat. Pour into well greased 8-in. square pan which is at least 2-inch. deep. Bake in a 400 degree oven about 40 minutes or until apples are tender. (Test with a fork); Cut in generous pieces and serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice-cream.

Timing

• about 40 minutes

Temperature

• 400 degree

Equipment

• apple peeler, knife and cutting surface, mixing bowl and utensil, greased 8-inch square pan at least 2 inches deep, oven, and testing fork