Recipe of the Week!

Comfort Food Categories.... Who can resist a warm piece of this lovely not quite desert with a cup of hot coffee? We sure couldn't!

Apple Streusel Coffee Cake

Combine:
2 - 1/4 Cups Flour
3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
3/4 Cup Butter

Mix together until crumbly and set aside 1/2 cup.

To the remainder add:

1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda

In a separate small bowl, combine:

1 egg, beaten
3/4 Cup Buttermilk*

Add to dry ingredients. Stir until just moistened.
Spread 2/3 of batter in bottom and up sides of a greased 9" Spring Form Pan. Combine 1 - 20 oz can of Apple Pie Filling and 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel and 1/3 cup raisins (opt). Spoon over batter. Using the remaining batter, drop by teaspoonfuls over filling. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.

Bake 350 degrees for approximately 1 hour.
6-8 servings.

TIP*If buttermilk is not directly available, you can use 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar in 1 cup of milk, which you stir and let stand for 5 minutes.