SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- This breakfast-friendly recipe could be served for dessert with vanilla ice cream. With apples in season, why not try this simple recipe?
Chef Michael Flores is a San Antonio native and shares his passion for food in cooking classes and on his website: www.cookwithmichael.com.
Photograph by Tracey Maurer
Apple Squares
1 apple, peeled, cored, diced
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups flour
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup Texas pecans, chopped
Sprinkle the baking soda over the apples and set aside. Thoroughly blend the two sugars and cinnamon together. Next add the flour. Stir in butter followed by eggs and vanilla; combine well. Finally, stir in the melted butter, apples, and pecans. Pour into a greased 13"x 9" pan and bake at 350oF. for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Recipe Created by chef Michael Flores
Food Styling by Mary Ellen Rose
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