Apple-cinnamon Shortcake

By DebCooks

These shortcakes are amazing and melt in your mouth. These are better than strawberry shortcake anytime.

Ingredients

• Filling:
• 2 c flour
• 2 T plus 2 teas sugar, divided
• 3 teas baking powder
• 1 teas ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teas salt
• 1 c heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 c plus 4 teas melted butter, divided
• 1/4 c butter, cubed
• 4 large tart apples, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 c packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teas ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teas ground nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, 2 T sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In a small bowl combine cream and 1/2 c butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls 2 inches apart onto a greased baking sheet. Brush with remaining butter, sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 375 for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly.
In a large skillet melt butter. Add the apples, saute until tender. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Gently split warm shortcakes in half horizontally. Top with apple mixture and replace tops. Can put ice cream on top or I whipped cream and put it on top.