Kuchen

Methods/steps

for crust, combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and baking powder. cut in crisco using pastry blender (or 2 knives) until flour is blended to form pea-size chunks. combine milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. sprinkle over flour mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time. toss lightly with fork until all flour is dampened. press gently into ungreased 8-inch square cake pan. heat oven to 375°F.
for topping, arrange apple slices in overlapping rows on top of dough. combine egg, whipping cream, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, 1/8 teaspoon salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. stir until mixed. pour over apples. bake at 375°F for 40 to 45 minutes or until filling is set and apples are tender.
for glaze, heat preserves. press through sieve. stir in lemon juice. brush over apples. serve warm or at room temperature. refrigerate leftovers.

note: may use fresh blueberries, unpeeled nectarines, peaches, pears or plums in place of apples.