Summary

The web content discusses the unifying power of classic American desserts, particularly apple pie and apple cake, amidst divisive times in America, and provides recipes for both.

Abstract

Amidst challenging times in America marked by an election, a pandemic, and issues of racial inequality, the article suggests finding comfort in traditional American desserts. It emphasizes the role of food in uniting people, even if momentarily, and offers a simple yet delicious apple pie recipe by Grandma Ople as a means to bring people together. The author also champions an underrated apple cake recipe, describing it as a moist, apple-filled delight that deserves a place on the Thanksgiving menu. The article encourages Americans to take a break from the stress of current events, gather their families, and enjoy baking and savoring these comforting desserts.

Opinions

The author believes that apple pie is a universally appreciated dessert that can bridge divides among Americans.
They assert that the provided apple pie recipe is superior to others because it is straightforward, consistently yields good results, and avoids common issues like a watery filling.
The author passionately endorses their apple cake recipe, suggesting it is an overlooked dessert that can rival the popularity of apple pie.
They express that baking and enjoying these desserts can offer a much-needed respite from the stress and negativity of current events.
The author's enthusiasm for the apple cake is evident, as they mention it is a favorite in their family and suggest serving it with vanilla ice cream for an exceptional experience.

One Thing All Americans Can Agree On

A good slice of apple pie!

An election, pandemic and racial inequality are the headlines dominating and dividing America right now.

We all could use some comfort and what better way to soothe our souls than with good old American apple pie?

Food unites people…if only for a brief moment in time. No matter what your political views, almost everyone can get behind a classic old-fashioned dessert.

To lighten the mood, I bring us together to bond over one singular topic. Here is my favorite apple pie recipe:

Apple Pie by Grandma Ople

A unique and popular recipe. Sliced apples under a lattice crust get bathed with a sweet buttery sauce before baking.

www.allrecipes.com

There are hundreds of apple pie recipes out there, but many are complicated, time-consuming and don’t turn out that great. This one is simple to make and always delivers a good outcome. It never comes out watery (which I have found happens with other recipes) and it doesn’t require me to make my own crust.

Although apple pie is the traditional American crowd-pleaser, in my circles there is another apple recipe that gleans almost the same amount of fanfare.

It is my apple cake. Yes, I said apple cake and no, it is not boring. On paper, it flies right under the radar. I get it…who would make an apple cake when they could make an apple pie, right?

Wrong. You need to make it.

A completely different animal, apple cake is under-rated and totally under-appreciated. Once you try it, you will understand what I mean.

One bite of this moist cake, over-flowing with tiny bits of apple, and you will see why my family loves it so much. Whenever I make it, my husband always asks me to make him a separate one and he eats it straight out of the pan!

It is the perfect autumn dessert and with Thanksgiving coming, you may want to consider adding it to the menu.

Apple Cake

Ingredients:

2 cups sugar

3/4 cup vegetable oil

2 eggs, room temperature

2 cups flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons cinnamon

4 cups apples — peeled, cored and diced into small pieces. I use Gravenstein apples (if you can’t find those you can use golden or Jonathan)

1 cup walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. Set oven to 350 degrees

2. Cream together sugar and oil

3. Beat in eggs and vanilla

4. Sift together and add flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon

5. Add apples (and nuts, if using)

6. Pour into ungreaed 8 1/2 x 13 1/2 Pyrex pan.

7. Bake 44–55 minutes in oven until knife inserted in center comes out clean

8. Serve a la mode with vanilla ice cream. YUM!!!

I implore all Americans to turn off the news, gather your ingredients and bake one of these treats. Maybe even bring your whole family together to help.

I know dessert won’t fix any of the world’s problems, but it can distract you from them, if just for a little while.

So, let’s all agree to take a “time-out.” Sit down, relax, put on a mindless Netflix show and savor every single bite of your creation.

You and your family deserve it!