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Comfort Food That’s Easy To Create

Posted 11/12/2010

(NAPSI) - Here’s a comforting thought: You don’t have to spend a lot of time, money or effort to turn out delicious dishes that invoke all the comforts of home. These two fruitful ideas can help:

Apple Crisp

• 1 (21-oz.) can Comstock® or Wilderness® More Fruit Apple Pie Filling or Topping
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
• ¾ cup flour
• ¾ cup oats (old-fashioned or quick-cooking)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350º F. In 8-inch-square baking dish, place apple pie filling. Top with lemon juice.

2. In medium bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, oats and cinnamon. Add butter; mix until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over apple mixture.

3. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until topping is browned and apple mixture is bubbly. Serve warm with ice cream or heavy cream as desired.

Makes 6 servings.

Baked Apple Macaroni and Cheese

• 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
• 1 (21-ounce) can Comstock® or Wilderness® More Fruit Apple Pie Filling or Topping
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1¼ cups whole milk
• 2½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine macaroni and pie filling; set aside. Lightly coat 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

2. In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Slowly add flour, stir constantly until smooth. Gradually stir in milk; cook until mixture boils and thickens. Remove sauce from heat. Add 2 cups cheese; stir gently until cheese is melted.

3. Add sauce to macaroni mixture; blend well. Spread in baking dish. Top with remaining cheese; dot with remaining butter. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is lightly browned. Remove from oven; let stand for 5 minutes. Serve.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.