Folkstuff: Folk Fare: Swedish Applecake

When the winter set in, folks from the northern climes relied on the foods carefully stored from the summar and fall.

Try this easy, economical cake.

4 Tbsp. butter

1¹/3 cup apple sauce

2 cup dry breadcrumbs, cake crumbs, or zwieback crumbs

1 tsp. cinnamon (opt.)

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Add bread crumbs and stir until nicely browned.
Butter an 8" baking dish or pie pan;
Spread bread crumbs and apple sauce in alternating layers, ending with crumbs.
Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 35 minutes.
Cool and serve with vanilla pudding, ice cream, or whipped cream.

[Adapted from "Favorite Swedish Recipes" by S. Widenfelt]

(Ginny Huszagh)

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