Better Homes And Gardens Chicken Cobbler

all the breads

BUTTERY SCONES Somewhere between the texture of a muffin and a biscuit is where you'll find scones. The best scones have a tender, crumbly interior and a thin, crusty top. They're often richer than biscuits and muffins thanks to all the butter worked into the dough. APPLE SCONES WITH SPICED MAPLE BUTTER PREP 30 minutes BAKE 15 minutes at 400°F 2¾ cups all-purpose flour½ cup granulated sugar1 Tbsp. baking powder1 tsp. apple pie spice or ground cinnamon½ tsp. salt½ cup butter, chilled and cut into small pieces1 cup finely chopped tart cooking apple2 eggs, lightly beaten¾ cup heavy cream1 egg yolk, lightly beaten1 Tbsp. heavy cream1 small cooking apple, cored and thinly slicedCoarse sugar or granulated sugar1 recipe Spiced Maple Butter or honey 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line an extra-large baking sheet with parchment paper…

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apple sauce vs. apple butter

APPLESAUCE IS SMOOTH, SPOONABLE, AND STANDS ON ITS OWN AS A SNACK. SPICED APPLESAUCE Prepare as directed, except add 10 inches stick cinnamon and 1½ tsp. apple pie spice in Step 1. Simmer as directed. Discard stick cinnamon. Substitute ¾ cup packed brown sugar for granulated sugar. Stir in additional brown sugar to taste (¼ to ¾ cup). Freeze or can as directed. VERY BERRY APPLESAUCE Prepare as directed, except replace 1 lb. (4 cups) of the apples with 1 lb. (4 cups) raspberries and/or strawberries (fresh or thawed if frozen) and decrease water to 1½ cups in Step 1. Freeze or can as directed. CAN IT! Prepare as directed through Step 2. Ladle hot applesauce into hot, sterilized pint or quart canning jars, leaving a ½-inch headspace. Wipe jar rims; adjust lids and screw bands.…

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savory apples

CHICKEN-APPLE BURGERS PREP 40 minutes GRILL 14 minutes 4 slices bacon, chopped½ cup finely chopped onion2 cloves garlic, minced½ tsp. black pepper¼ tsp. salt¼ cup apple brandy or apple juice⅔ cup finely chopped tart apple2 Tbsp. snipped fresh Italian parsley1 tsp. snipped fresh sage2 lb. uncooked ground chicken1 cup soft bread crumbs6 hamburger buns or rolls, split and toastedToppers such as mustard, grilled onion slices, and/or lettuce (optional) 1. For apple mixture, in a large skillet cook bacon over medium until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels, reserving 1 tsp. drippings in skillet. Add onion, garlic, pepper, and salt to reserved drippings. Cook about 3 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Carefully add apple brandy. Simmer, uncovered, until nearly all the brandy evaporates. Remove from heat. Stir in bacon, chopped apple, parsley,…

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