APPLE KUCHEN-THE SOUTH DAKOTA STATE DESSERT
South Dakota adopted Kuchen as the state dessert to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and traditional foods of their German ancestors. The word originated in the 1800s, and it describes various types of coffee cakes made from a sweet dough and a wide variety of fillings.
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Categories Fruit Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Directions on how to make the crust: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Lightly grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan. 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. Press into the baking pan and bake in oven until slightly golden but not brown, about 12 to 15 minutes. Cool. Directions on how to make the filling and topping: Mix the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in mixer (preferably with a paddle) and beat until creamy. Add the egg, mix to combine, and 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. Mix the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in mixer (preferably with a paddle) and beat until creamy. Add the egg, mix to combine, and 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. - Recipe from the 2007 South Dakota Legislative Manual
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Siyam Mia
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for apple kuchen. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Connor Bassett
[email protected]This kuchen is a great way to use up leftover apples. It's also a great make-ahead dessert.
Kiyingi Ivan
[email protected]I've been making this kuchen for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Samia Dokan
[email protected]This kuchen is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Jehoshaphat Williams
[email protected]This is the best apple kuchen recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
nikta 8090
[email protected]I made this kuchen for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved it.
Miriam Santana
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The kuchen was moist and flavorful, and the apples were perfectly tender. I loved the crumb topping.
Ronald Mendez
[email protected]This kuchen is delicious! The apples were perfectly tender and the crumb topping was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Bradley Fisola
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the kuchen turned out great! My family loved it.
Victor Naibi
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point for your own kuchen. I added some cinnamon and nutmeg to the apples, and I used a different type of streusel topping. The kuchen turned out great!
Raja G
[email protected]I made this kuchen for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The kuchen was so easy to make and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
C Lyte & Spazzie
[email protected]This apple kuchen recipe is a keeper! The kuchen was moist and flavorful, and the apples were perfectly tender. I loved the crumb topping, which added a nice crunch. Overall, this is a great recipe for a classic German dessert.