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SELF CRUST COCONUT PIE

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1/4 cup self-rising flour 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar Pinch of salt 2 eggs, beaten and at room temperature 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 ounces (by weight) sweetened coconut 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add eggs to flour mixture and stir to combine. Add melted butter, vanilla, coconut, and milk. Stir to combine. Pour mixture into an ungreased 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top is lightly browned. Remove pie from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate pie for at least 2 hours. Slice, serve, and enjoy!  

Almond Joy Cookies

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Ingredients 1 cup butter 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 4 eggs 3 teaspoons vanilla 4 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 5 cups chocolate chips 2 cups sweetened coconut 2 cups chopped almonds   Directions Pre-heat oven to 375°F Lightly grease cookie sheets. Combine dry ingredients, set aside. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars together. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, stir in the vanilla. Stir in the dry ingredients until well mixed then stir in the chocolate chips, coconut and almonds. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Keywords universities program, universities programs, nursing degrees online, online nursing programs, online social work degree, social work degree online, online paralegal degree, criminal justice degree online, online associates degree, associates degree online, accoun...

SIMPLE SHEPHERDS PIE

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1 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free) 1 tablespoon ketchup 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup frozen peas and carrots 1/2 cup corn 2 1/2 cups milk 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 2 cups instant mashed potato flakes or buds OR home made mashed potatoes. 1 Heat the oven to 400°F. 2 Cook the beef and onion in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is well browned, stirring often to separate meat. Pour off any fat. 3 Stir the soup, ketchup, black pepper, corn, peas and carrots in the skillet. Spoon the beef mixture into a 9-inch pie plate. 4 Heat milk and butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the potatoes. The potatoes will be stiff. Spoon the potatoes over the beef mixture. 5 Bake for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are lightly browned.  

DELICIOUS CARROT CAKE

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Cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs 1/2 cup crushed pineapple 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 3 cups finely grated peeled carrots 1 cup walnuts, chopped - Position racks in the top and bottom third of the oven, and preheat to 325°F. Lightly grease 3 (8-inch) round pans with butter. Line the bottom of the pans with parchment paper. - In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Whisk well to blend. - In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the sugar and oil until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well to incorporate after each addition. Add the applesauce and pineapple, beating to mix. Add the flour mixture, and beat to incorporate, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula if needed. Add the carrots and the walnuts, a...

DELICIOUS CARROT CAKE

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Cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs 1/2 cup crushed pineapple 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 3 cups finely grated peeled carrots 1 cup walnuts, chopped - Position racks in the top and bottom third of the oven, and preheat to 325°F. Lightly grease 3 (8-inch) round pans with butter. Line the bottom of the pans with parchment paper. - In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Whisk well to blend. - In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the sugar and oil until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well to incorporate after each addition. Add the applesauce and pineapple, beating to mix. Add the flour mixture, and beat to incorporate, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula if needed. Add the carrots and the walnuts, a...

QUICK AND EASY BROWNIES

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Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 1 cup butter 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 eggs 1 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup walnut halves Directions Melt the butter or margarine and mix all ingredients in the order given. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes in a 9 x 13 inch greased pan. universities program, universities programs, nursing degrees online, online nursing programs, online social work degree, social work degree online, online paralegal degree, criminal justice degree online, online associates degree, associates degree online, accounting degree online, online accounting degree, online graduate programs, online accounting degree programs, online accounting degrees, online accounting masters degree, accounting degrees online, accounting online degree, online accounting classes, forensic accounting degree, online accounting schools, accountant degree, accountancy degree, online accounting class,...

QUICK AND EASY BROWNIES

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Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 1 cup butter 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 eggs 1 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup walnut halves Directions Melt the butter or margarine and mix all ingredients in the order given. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes in a 9 x 13 inch greased pan.

BAKED SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN

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3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt and pepper to taste 1½ cup cornstarch 3 eggs, beaten ¼ cup canola oil 1 cup granulated sugar 4 tablespoons ketchup ¼ cup white vinegar ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon garlic salt Instructions Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. In separate bowls, place cornstarch and slightly beaten eggs. Dip chicken into cornstarch then coat in egg mixture. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until browned. Place the chicken in a 9 x 13 greased baking dish. In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic salt. Pour over chicken and bake for 1 hour. I stirred the chicken every 15 minutes so that it coated them in the sauce. Keywords universities program, universities programs, nursing degrees online, online nursing progra...

FRENCH DIP SANDWICHES

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1 (3 1/2- to 4-pound) boneless chuck roast, trimmed 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 beef bouillon cube 1 bay leaf 3 to 4 peppercorns 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon garlic powder 12 French sandwich rolls, split **add cheese-optional Preparation Place trimmed roast in a 5-quart slow cooker. Combine soy sauce and next 6 ingredients; pour over roast. Add water to slow cooker until roast is almost covered. Cook, covered, on low 7 hours or until very tender. Remove roast, reserving broth; shred roast with a fork. Place roast in rolls, and serve with reserved broth for dipping.

CARROT CAKE

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Cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs 1/2 cup crushed pineapple 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 3 cups finely grated peeled carrots 1 cup walnuts, chopped - Position racks in the top and bottom third of the oven, and preheat to 325°F. Lightly grease 3 (8-inch) round pans with butter. Line the bottom of the pans with parchment paper. - In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Whisk well to blend. - In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the sugar and oil until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well to incorporate after each addition. Add the applesauce and pineapple, beating to mix. Add the flour mixture, and beat to incorporate, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula if needed. Add the carrots and the walnuts, a...

Ambrosia

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2 14 oz cans mandarin oranges 2 14 oz cans pineapple chunks 2 jars maraschino cherries 1 bag mini marshmallows 2 8 oz containers cool whip 1 cup coconut Draine the liquids out from the fruits and put the fruit in a large bowl then add marshmallows and coconut. Slowly mix in the cool whip and chill before serving. universities program, universities programs, nursing degrees online, online nursing programs, online social work degree, social work degree online, online paralegal degree, criminal justice degree online, online associates degree, associates degree online, accounting degree online, online accounting degree, online graduate programs, online accounting degree programs, online accounting degrees, online accounting masters degree, accounting degrees online, accounting online degree, online accounting classes, forensic accounting degree, online accounting schools, accountant degree, accountancy degree, online accounting class, online schools for accounting, acco...

Ambrosia

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2 14 oz cans mandarin oranges 2 14 oz cans pineapple chunks 2 jars maraschino cherries 1 bag mini marshmallows 2 8 oz containers cool whip 1 cup coconut Draine the liquids out from the fruits and put the fruit in a large bowl then add marshmallows and coconut. Slowly mix in the cool whip and chill before serving.

BROWN SUGAR MEATLOAF

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1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs 1 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 small onion, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs OR 1 cup italian bread crumbs Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan. In a small bowl blend together the ketchup, brown sugar and worcestershire sauce and put aside. In a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients and shape into a loaf. Place loaf in baking pan and top with ketchup sauce. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear. Keywords universities program, universities programs, nursing degrees online, online nursing programs, online social work degree, social work degree online, online paralegal degree, criminal justice degree online, online associates degree, associates degree online, accounting degree online, on...

CROCK POT HAM AND BEAN SOUP

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1 pound dry great Northern beans Water 2 boxes chicken broth 6-8 cups 1 cup chopped carrots 1/2 stalk celery, chopped 1 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon mustard powder 2 bay leaves 2 cups chopped ham 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper ** add a cup of green beans(optional) Directions Rinse the beans, sorting out any broken or discolored ones. In a crock pot soak the beans over night just covered with cold water. In the morning drain the beans and return them to the crock pot. In a skillet with a tablespoon of butter sauté ham, onion, garlic, celery and carrots. Add spices, the bay leaves mustard and pepper and then the stock and put pot on low and cook all day 6 - 8 hours. Hold off on adding any salt until you taste because ham can be salty. **This is a quick method, nothing is stopping you from making your own broth the day before by boiling ham hocks and making the soup using that instead of the boxed broth.** Keywords ...

APPLE STREUSEL CHEESECAKE BARS

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1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) oatmeal cookie mix 1/2 cup firm butter or margarine 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup chopped walnuts Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Place cookie mix in large bowl. With pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly and coarse. Reserve 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture; press remaining crumbs in bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over partially baked crust. In medium bowl, mix pie filling and cinnamon. Spoon evenly over cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle reserved crumbs over top. Sprinkle with walnuts. Bake 35 to 40 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Cool about 30 minutes. Re...

APPLE STREUSEL CHEESECAKE BARS

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1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) oatmeal cookie mix 1/2 cup firm butter or margarine 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup chopped walnuts Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Place cookie mix in large bowl. With pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly and coarse. Reserve 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture; press remaining crumbs in bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over partially baked crust. In medium bowl, mix pie filling and cinnamon. Spoon evenly over cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle reserved crumbs over top. Sprinkle with walnuts. Bake 35 to 40 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Cool about 30 minutes. Re...

COOL WHIP PEACH PIE

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1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Orange Flavor Gelatin 2 cups ice cubes 1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping 2 fresh peaches, peeled, chopped 1 ready made pie crust ADD boiling water to gelatin mix in medium bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add ice cubes; stir until gelatin is slightly thickened. Remove any unmelted ice. Add COOL WHIP; stir until blended. Gently stir in peaches. REFRIGERATE 15 min. or until gelatin mixture is thick enough to mound; spoon into crust. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Keywords universities program, universities programs, nursing degrees online, online nursing programs, online social work degree, social work degree online, online paralegal degree, criminal justice degree online, online associates degree, associates degree online, accounting degree online, online accounting degree, online graduate programs, online accounting degree programs, online accounting degrees, online accounting masters degree, accounting degree...

ORANGE FLUFF PUDDING

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Ingredients: 1 large package Cook and Serve vanilla or banana pudding 1 large package orange jell-o 2 cups water 1 16 oz Cool-Whip (lite or fat-free is fine) 1/2 bag mini marshmallows 1 can pineapple tidbits (Any size, depending on your preference) 1 can mandarin oranges (Any size, depending on your preference) 2 bananas, sliced (Optional, put in before serving so they don't turn brown in the fridge) Directions: Mix together pudding, Jell-o, and water over medium heat until it boils. Remove from heat and pour into a large mixing bowl. Refrigerate until mixture has thickened (about an hour). Beat until creamy. Fold in Cool Whip, marshmallows, and fruit. Chill about an hour before serving. Keywords universities program, universities programs, nursing degrees online, online nursing programs, online social work degree, social work degree online, online paralegal degree, criminal justice degree online, online associates degree, associates degree online, accounting ...

RUM BUNDT CAKE

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CAKE 1 yellow cake mix 1 small pkg vanilla pudding-(instant) 1/2 cup rum 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup water 4 eggs 1/2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts GLAZE 1 stick butter 1/4 cup rum 1/4 cup water 1 cup sugar CAKE- BEAT together cake ingredients in large bowl. Grease and flour bunt pan and BEFORE you pour batter into pan sprinkle the chopped pecans at the bottom of pan first--THEN Pour batter in pan and bake at 350 degrees for 60-70 until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in pan while you make the GLAZE. GLAZE-Add ingredients to a medium saucepan- and bring to a boil for about two minutes, stirring constantly. SLOWLY pour glaze on top of the cake while it is still in the pan so the glaze can soak into the cake before taking it out of the pan.   universities program, universities programs, nursing degrees online, online nursing programs, online social work degree, social work degree online, online paralegal degree, criminal justice degree online, onli...

RUM BUNDT CAKE

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CAKE 1 yellow cake mix 1 small pkg vanilla pudding-(instant) 1/2 cup rum 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup water 4 eggs 1/2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts GLAZE 1 stick butter 1/4 cup rum 1/4 cup water 1 cup sugar CAKE- BEAT together cake ingredients in large bowl. Grease and flour bunt pan and BEFORE you pour batter into pan sprinkle the chopped pecans at the bottom of pan first--THEN Pour batter in pan and bake at 350 degrees for 60-70 until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in pan while you make the GLAZE. GLAZE-Add ingredients to a medium saucepan- and bring to a boil for about two minutes, stirring constantly. SLOWLY pour glaze on top of the cake while it is still in the pan so the glaze can soak into the cake before taking it out of the pan.  

Elvis Presley Cake what a bomb! So easy to make!

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Ingredients: Elvis Presley Cake 1 white cake mix 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice 1 cup white sugar 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1/2 cup butter, softened 4 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped pecans Directions: Elvis Presley Cake Prepare cake according to instructions on package. Bake in a 9×13 inch pan. (Or two 9″ Round Pans) Allow to cool. Make holes in cake with fork. Combine pineapple and sugar in saucepan. Bring to a boil. Spoon over cooled cake. Directions for: Elvis Presley Cake Frosting In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Add vanilla then Add pecans and mix well. Spread cream cheese frosting over cake.

Wendy's Chili Save this recipe for a crisp fall day

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Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh ground beef 1 quart tomato juice 1 (29-ounce) can tomato purée 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained 1 medium-large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup diced celery 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper 1/4 cup chili powder (use less for milder chili) 1 teaspoon ground cumin (use more for real flavor) 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Instructions: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain off the fat. Put the beef and the remaining ingredients in a 6-quart pot. Cover the pot and let the chili simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes. Keywords universities program, universities programs, nursing degrees online, online nursing programs, online social work degree, social work degree online, online paralegal degree, criminal justice degree online, online...

strawbrry banana cheescake salad

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Stir together: 1 bag of miniature marshmallows 16 oz of vanilla yogurt 1 regular size tub of cool whip 1 package of no bake cheese cake filling Stir in 1-2 containers of sliced up strawberries 3-4 sliced up bananas Other fruits can be substituted or added as desired Best served chilled and same day due to banana discoloration. universities program, universities programs, nursing degrees online, online nursing programs, online social work degree, social work degree online, online paralegal degree, criminal justice degree online, online associates degree, associates degree online, accounting degree online, online accounting degree, online graduate programs, online accounting degree programs, online accounting degrees, online accounting masters degree, accounting degrees online, accounting online degree, online accounting classes, forensic accounting degree, online accounting schools, accountant degree, accountancy degree, online accounting class, online schools for accounting, ...

strawbrry banana cheescake salad

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Stir together: 1 bag of miniature marshmallows 16 oz of vanilla yogurt 1 regular size tub of cool whip 1 package of no bake cheese cake filling Stir in 1-2 containers of sliced up strawberries 3-4 sliced up bananas Other fruits can be substituted or added as desired Best served chilled and same day due to banana discoloration.

Butterfinger Pie (can also use Twix, Snickers, or Milky Way)

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Ingredients 1 (12.5 ounce) bag Fun Size Butterfinger candy bars, crushed 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature 1 (12 oz) container Cool Whip 1 pre-made graham cracker crust Directions  Reserve ½ cup of crushed Butterfingers. Combine remaining candy bars, cream cheese and Cool Whip in a large bowl. Pour into graham cracker crust. Sprinkle reserved candy bars on top. Chill for 2 hours before serving.    Keywords universities program, universities programs, nursing degrees online, online nursing programs, online social work degree, social work degree online, online paralegal degree, criminal justice degree online, online associates degree, associates degree online, accounting degree online, online accounting degree, online graduate programs, online accounting degree programs, online accounting degrees, online accounting masters degree, accounting degrees online, accounting online degree, online accounting classes, forensic accounting degree, online acco...

This Apple Slice uses only five ingredients, it's really easy to make (and even easier to eat)!

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ingredients 2 cups self raising flour 1 cup sugar 3 apples, peeled, cored and diced (1cm) 125g butter or margarine 1 egg directions Toss apples with self raising flour and sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Melt butter in a small saucepan on the stovetop or in a small bowl in the microwave. Stir in egg. Pour butter and egg into the apple mixture and mix until combined. Spoon into a greased and lined slice tin. Bake at 180 C for 35 to 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Keeps for about 3 days.   universities program, universities programs, nursing degrees online, online nursing programs, online social work degree, social work degree online, online paralegal degree, criminal justice degree online, online associates degree, associates degree online, accounting degree online, online accounting degree, online graduate programs, online accounting degree programs, online accounting degrees, online accou...

This Apple Slice uses only five ingredients, it's really easy to make (and even easier to eat)!

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ingredients 2 cups self raising flour 1 cup sugar 3 apples, peeled, cored and diced (1cm) 125g butter or margarine 1 egg directions Toss apples with self raising flour and sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Melt butter in a small saucepan on the stovetop or in a small bowl in the microwave. Stir in egg. Pour butter and egg into the apple mixture and mix until combined. Spoon into a greased and lined slice tin. Bake at 180 C for 35 to 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Keeps for about 3 days.