Applesauce Cake

• 1 package white cake mix (needs to be moist or pudding in the mix type)
• 3/4 cup applesauce
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• Whipped topping or cream

1. Combine all ingredients, except whipped topping, in a mixing bowl and beat on medium speed with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
2. Pour into a greased 11 x 7 cake pan.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
4. Serve with a dollop of whipped topping or whipped cream on top.

Adapted from 365 Quick, Easy & Inexpensive Dinner Menus by Penny E. Stone.

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Oatmeal Crisp Topping for Fruit Fillings

• 3/4 cup quick oatmeal (I used rolled oats and it worked fine)
• 1/2 cup butter (softened)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 can of any type of fruit filling (or homemade)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Spread pie filling in bottom of 9x9x2 pan.
3. Mix all of the crisp ingredients until crumbly. Spread over the fruit filling.
4. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until top is golden brown. 

Homemade Apple Pie Filling

• 6 cups (4-5 apples) Granny Smith apples (peeled and chopped)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• pinch nutmeg
• pinch salt
• 2 cups water (may need to add more)

1. Toss apples in lemon juice in a bowl. Set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine sugars, cornstarch and spices. Pour in water.
3. Cook over medium heat until boiling. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add apples, bring back to boil. Simmer until tender. (Original recipe says 10-15 minutes but mine simmered for much longer.) Add additional water as necessary.

***Tomorrow I will share my Oatmeal crisp topping for this!!!!

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