Best 10 Grandma Schmidts Apple Kuchen Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of Grandma Schmidt's Apple Kuchen, a classic German dessert that combines the goodness of apples, sugar, and a hint of cinnamon. This traditional treat features a tender, crumbly crust that embraces a layer of juicy, caramelized apples, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. The kuchen is further enhanced by a sweet streusel topping that adds a delightful crunch. This recipe also includes variations for a gluten-free crust, a vegan version, and a Dutch apple pie for those seeking alternative options. Embark on a culinary journey with Grandma Schmidt's Apple Kuchen and discover the timeless charm of this beloved dessert.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMA'S BEST APPLE KUCHEN



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Grandma's Best Apple Kuchen recipe is now yours-and be prepared to share the recipe, because it's a crowd-pleaser!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 pkg. yellow cake mix
2-1/2 cups peeled and sliced apples
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cut the butter into the dry cake mix until it is crumbly.
  • Press the mixture into a greased 9x13 baking pan in order to form the crust.
  • Bake the crust for 10 minutes.
  • Place apple slices on the warm crust.
  • Mix together the cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle over the apples.
  • Whisk together the sour cream and eggs and drizzle over the apples.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until the edges look light brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

OMA'S APFELKUCHEN (GRANDMA'S APPLE CAKE)



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My husband's German family calls this Oma's apfelkuchen, which translates to "Grandma's apple cake." They've been sharing the recipe for more than 150 years. I use Granny Smith apples, but any variety works. -Amy Kirchen, Loveland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 large egg yolks
2 medium tart apples, peeled, cored and halved
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup 2% milk
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Let egg yolks stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Starting 1/2 in. from 1 end, cut apple halves lengthwise into 1/4-in. slices, leaving them attached at the top so they fan out slightly. Set aside., Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, sift flour, cornstarch, cream of tartar, baking powder and salt twice. Gradually beat into creamed mixture. Add milk; mix well (batter will be thick)., Spread batter into a greased 9-in. springform pan wrapped in a sheet of heavy-duty foil. Gently press apples, round side up, into batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs, 45-55 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Remove rim from pan. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRANDMA'S APPLE KUCHEN



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My grandma worked as an accountant full time and baked every Saturday for the week. This is one of many Kuchens she baked every week. Apple was always a favorite.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 c honey
1 pkg active dry yeast
1/2 c water, warm
4 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 large eggs
6 Tbsp canola oil
2 large gala apples, not peeled, cored and chunked
1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
1/4 c sugar
honey to drizzle

Steps:

  • 1. In a stand mixer, mix the warm water, honey, and yeast until the honey is dissolved. Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes until slightly frothy.
  • 2. Mix in flour, eggs, salt, and canola oil until just combined. Switch to a dough hook attachment and knead until the dough comes together. Ball up the dough on the bottom of the bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit for 2 hours. Dough will rise to double in size and get a little poofy.
  • 3. Place a 9-inch spring-form pan on a cookie sheet and coat with cooking spray. Mix cut up apples with cinnamon and sugar (I used more cinnamon than the original recipe because I love it).
  • 4. Transfer dough to a greased surface and flatten in a rectangle (about 8x10 inches). Place half the apples down the center of the dough (long-ways) and fold over half the dough. Then, place the other half of the apples on the folded part and fold over the other side. With a knife or pizza cutter (I thought the pizza cutter was easier) slice the dough down the middle long-ways and then slice about 8 times on the sides. The apples will fall out, don't worry about it.
  • 5. Place the dough pieces on the bottom of the spring-form pan so that they are all smashed together. Place any of the fallen apples on the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour.
  • 6. Preheat oven to 325-degrees. Brush the top of the bread with an egg wash (1 egg and a tbsp of water) and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 55-60 minutes. Mine took 60. Serve warm and drizzeled with honey if you want!

GRANDMA GELDNER'S APFEL KUCHEN (APPLE KUCHEN)



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This comes from a rich German heritage. Grandma always made the best "apfel" kuchen. Her recipes were always simple, but tasted great!

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 -5 cups baking apples, Granny Smith (or other)
1 1/4 cups white flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons white flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix 1 1/4 cup flour, baking powder, 2 tsp sugar, and salt and sift once.
  • Cut 1/2 cup butter into dry mix with a pastry blender to pea size.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg with 2 T milk and add to dry mix.
  • Mix thoroughly and pat dough into a greased or oiled 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Pare and core apples.
  • Cut into thin wedge slices and place on dough in rows until covered. We would cover the thin end of one apple with the thick end of the other.
  • Dot apples with 2 T butter and mix 3/4 cup sugar, 1 1/2 Tbs flour and cinnamon together.
  • Spread dry topping over dotted apples, and bake in oven for 30-45 minutes, until golden brown.

APPLE KUCHEN



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These bars should be made by patient bakers with a bit of time - they look best when the apples are lined up in neat columns. This is not to say that it makes any difference in the way they taste.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 20 to 25 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces
1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, at room temperature
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, if desired, cored, and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Lightly grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  • To make the crust: Place the flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl or food processor fitted with a steel blade and mix to combine. Add the vanilla and butter, a little at a time, and mix until it resembles cornmeal. Press into the prepared baking pan and transfer to the oven. Bake until slightly golden but not brown, about 12 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 400 degrees.
  • To make the filling: Place the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in the bowl of a mixer fitted with a paddle and beat until creamy. Add the egg, mix to combine, an pour over the cooled crust.
  • Place the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and mix to combine.
  • Place the apples on top of the filling in two or three columns. Sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar and transfer to the oven. Bake until firm and a rich brown, about 20 minutes. Cut into 20 to 24 pieces.

DOROTHY ZEHNDER'S APPLE KUCHEN



Dorothy Zehnder's Apple Kuchen image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup sugar, plus 1/4 cup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla, plus 1/2 teaspoon
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus 1/3 cup
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 cups peeled and chopped apples
1 1/2 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples
2 tablespoons apple juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar, plus 1/3 cup packed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Gradually beat in 1 1/4 cups flour. Press crumbly mixture onto bottom and up sides of 9-inch pie plate. Bake in oven for 5 minutes. Cool.
  • Beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until combined. Beat in egg. Pour over crust.
  • Mix apples, juice, remaining sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice. Spoon over cheese. Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Combine oats, 1/3 cup flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Cut in 1/4 cup butter or margarine, to resemble coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over pie. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes more.

APPLE KUCHEN



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This simple-to-fix recipe came out of an old Swedish cookbook that my mom always held together with a large rubber band. The recipe is my favorite!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 large tart apples, peeled and sliced
1 cup sugar, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
VANILLA SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups cold water
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Arrange apples in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon; set aside 1 tablespoon. Sprinkle remaining cinnamon-sugar over apples. , In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and remaining sugar; beat in the milk and butter until blended. Drop by tablespoonfuls over apples; sprinkle with reserved cinnamon-sugar. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat; add butter and vanilla. Serve with warm kuchen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APPLE KUCHEN COFFEE CAKE RECIPE



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Provided by Reneeb

Number Of Ingredients 2

1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 2 cups Original Bisquick® mix 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt 1 egg 1 large cooking apple, peeled and thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups) 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease bottom and side of springform pan, 9x2 inches, or round pan, 9x1 1/2 inches, with shortening. 2 In medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup sugar, the butter and egg with electric mixer on low speed about 30 seconds or until smooth. Beat in Bisquick. Spread over bottom and 1 inch up side of pan. 3 In small bowl, mix yogurt and egg until smooth. Stir in apple; spoon over batter in pan. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon; sprinkle over apple mixture. 4 Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until center is set and crust is deep golden brown. Cool 10 minutes; remove side of pan. Serve warm. Drizzle with a glaze made by mixing 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 to 2 tablespoons milk until smooth and thin enough to drizzle. A kuchen is a fruit- or cheese-filled yeast-raised cake, usually served for breakfast but also enjoyed as a dessert. It originated in Germany. We've simplified the traditional yeast-raised kuchen by using Bisquick to make a delicious crust.

EASY APPLE KUCHEN



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One of my mother's favorite recipes. Great with your morning coffee or a cold glass of milk.

Provided by pwsweet

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup milk
¼ cup shortening
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
5 apples - peeled, cored, and sliced, or more to taste
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ cup all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat milk, shortening, egg, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth. Stir 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt into milk mixture until dough comes together. Spread dough out into the bottom of a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Spread apples over the dough on the baking sheet.
  • Stir 1 cup sugar, melted butter, 1/4 cup flour, and cinnamon together in a bowl until topping is combined. Sprinkle topping over apples.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until apples are tender and topping is golden, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 21.2 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 205.7 mg, Sugar 25.3 g

GRANDMA SCHMIDT'S APPLE KUCHEN RECIPE



Grandma Schmidt's Apple Kuchen Recipe image

Provided by Jenny_439

Number Of Ingredients 15

Kuchen:
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
2 egg yolks
2 tsp milk
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
4 apples, peeled, cored and sliced
Streusel:
3/4 cup sugar
2 tb flour
1/4-1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tb butter cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 325. in mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and butter. Blend with a pastry blender or your hands. In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks. Add the vanilla and milk. Add the egg mixture to the crumbled dry ingredients, stir gently with a spoon until just blended. Press the dough on the bottom and up the sides of an 8x12x2 greased glass baking dish. Arrange the applice slices in 3 lengthwise rows on top of the crust. In a separate bowl, combine the streusel ingredients and blend with a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles peas. Sprinkle over the apple slices. Bake for 35-40 mins until the crust is golden brown and the apples look glazed.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples for a tart-sweet balance.
  • Peel and slice the apples thinly and evenly for a uniform texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough crust.
  • Blind-bake the crust for 15 minutes before filling it to prevent sogginess.
  • Brush the crust with melted butter or milk before baking for a golden brown finish.
  • Let the Kuchen cool completely before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Grandma Schmidt's Apple Kuchen is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. The combination of tart apples, sweet crust, and creamy filling is simply irresistible. So next time you're looking for a delicious and heartwarming dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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