Serving a Slice of Spring
Serving a Slice of Spring Spring Food Collections
Compiled by Sarah J. Lewis
Apple Pie
Serves 8 Delicately spiced, this old-fashioned apple pie is an all-time classic dessert with minimum fuss!
Ingredients
1 egg yolk
2 1/2 cups (375g) plain flour
1 egg white, lightly whisked
1 tsp baking powder
1.25kg apples, peeled, thinly sliced
Pinch salt
1 tbs fresh lemon juice
2 tbs caster sugar
1/2 cup (115g) caster sugar
2/3 cup (160ml) olive oil
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Method
Step 1 : Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Combine the oil, egg
yolk and 1/2 cup (125ml) of iced water. Stir into dry ingredients until com
bined. Knead until smooth. Divide into two portions, cover and refrigerate
for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 180째C.
Step 2 : Roll out one portion of pastry to line a 25cm round pie dish. Brush with
egg white. Toss the apples in lemon juice. Combine the sugar and cinnamon.
Step 3 : Place half of the apples in the pastry case. Sprinkle over half of the
Press the edges to seal. Trim. Make 2 slits on top and decorate with leftover
cinnamon sugar. Repeat. Roll out remaining pastry. Place over the apples. pastry. Brush with egg white. Sprinkle with a little extra sugar.
Step 4 : Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden.
Serve with ice - cream or cream
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Baked Cheesecake
Serves 8 Delicately spiced, this old-fashioned apple pie is an all-time classic dessert with minimum fuss!
Ingredients
1 egg yolk
2 1/2 cups (375g) plain flour
1 egg white, lightly whisked
1 tsp baking powder
1.25kg apples, peeled, thinly sliced
Pinch salt
1 tbs fresh lemon juice
2 tbs caster sugar
1/2 cup (115g) caster sugar
2/3 cup (160ml) olive oil
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Method
Step 1 : Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Combine the oil, egg
yolk and 1/2 cup (125ml) of iced water. Stir into dry ingredients until com
bined. Knead until smooth. Divide into two portions, cover and refrigerate
for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 180째C.
Step 2 : Roll out one portion of pastry to line a 25cm round pie dish. Brush with
egg white. Toss the apples in lemon juice. Combine the sugar and cinnamon.
Step 3 : Place half of the apples in the pastry case. Sprinkle over half of the
Press the edges to seal. Trim. Make 2 slits on top and decorate with leftover
cinnamon sugar. Repeat. Roll out remaining pastry. Place over the apples. pastry. Brush with egg white. Sprinkle with a little extra sugar.
Step 4 : Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden.
Serve with ice - cream or cream
8
Chicken and Roast vegetable Salad
Serves 8-10 Lunch or dinner is on the table in minutes with this easy summer salad using barbecue chicken and roast vegetables.
Ingredients
4 potatoes, cut into 3cm cubes
2 carrots, peeled, cut lengthways
1 red capsicum, quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups of shredded cooked chicken
4 green onions, finely sliced
100g baby spinach 1/3 cup whole egg mayonnaise 2 teaspoons wholegrain mustard 2 tablespoons of apricot nectar
Method
Step 1 : Pre-heat oven to 220 degrees Celsius. Place potato in the microwave and
microwave on high for 2 minutes or until hot to touch, then drain.
Step 2 : Cut carrot and capsicum into 3cm pieces. Arrange in a single layer with
the potato in a roasting pan and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and
pepper and turn to coat.
Step 3 :Roast the vegetables for 20 -25 minutes or until golden and tender.
Transfer to a large bowl. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Add the chicken,
onion and spinach.
Step 4 : For the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, apricot nectar, wholegrain
mustard and salt and pepper in a screw top jar. Shake to combine. Pour
over salad and toss to combine. Season with pepper and serve.
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