Apple Cheddar Casserole and a Pear, Walnut and Cranberry Casserole

I remember the first time I had a thick, melted slice of Sharp Cheddar Cheese on a piece of hot Apple Pie. It was at the Bloomingdales's Café in New York City, in the late 70's. It was delicious. Since then
I've served it that way.
Here's a Casserole recipe that combines the two tastes.

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
A 1 1/2 qt. Casserole coated with a Vegetable Cooking Spray.

5 C of Peeled, Cored and Diced Apple. I use Jonagold or Fuji.
3 TBS Fresh Lemon Juice.
8 TBS Butter, melted.
1 C Granulated Sugar
1 tsp Salt
1 C Flour
1 C Whole Milk
1 tsp Vanilla
2 C Shredded Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided.

In a Medium Mixing Bowl:
Apples
Lemon Juice
Toss to coat well.
Spoon into the Casserole Dish.

In the same Bowl:
Butter
Sugar
Salt
Flour
Milk
Vanilla
1 C of the Cheese
Stir to combine well.
Spoon over the Apples.
Spread evenly.

Bake 45 minutes.
Top with remaining Cheese and continue Baking for 15 minutes.

Serve Hot.

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!


Pear, Walnut and Cranberry Casserole

This is a new recipe I created based on the Apple Casserole. It has the same sort of Crepe Batter.

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
1 - 9" X 9" Casserole Dish coated with a Vegetable Cooking Spray.

3 1/2 lbs. of Bosc Pears, peeled, cored and cubed. (about 8 Cups)
3 TBS Lemon Juice
8 TBS Butter, melted.
1 C Granulated Sugar
1 tsp Salt
1/2 C Whole Milk
1/2 C Eggnog
1 tsp Vanilla
1 C Flour

In a Large Mixing Bowl:
Pears
Lemon Juice
Stir to combine well.

Add:
Walnuts
Cranberries
Stir to combine well.

In another Large Mixing Bowl:
Butter
Sugar
Salt
Milk
Eggnog
Vanilla
Whisk well.

Pour into the Pear mixture and Stir to Combine well.

Add:
Flour, 1/4 C at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Pour into the prepared Pan.

Bake 55 minutes.

Serve Hot with either Vanilla Ice Cream or Homemade Whipped Cream. (recipe to follow)

Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!