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in a pinch strudel

Reethy avatar
Recipe by
Areatha Daniels
@Reethy
Gary, IN

This is one of those dishes I put together out of NEED, "for something sweet" It was late at night, so i used what I had in my kitchen. Just finished a slice with my morning coffee. By the way, "YES" I was BROKE. Lol, I was going to call it "NO CASH COBLER", but that was way too personel. (smile) Hope you like it. ENJOY !

yield 4 -8
prep time 5 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For in a pinch strudel

  • GATHER ALL INGREDIENTS TOGETHER. TURN ON OVEN TO 350 F
  • 1 c
    instant pancake mix prepared (you know, the kind you just add water) that's right !
  • 1 c
    fruit of choice
  • 1/4 c
    jelly or preserves
  • 1/4 c
    brown sugar
  • 1/4 c
    dry cake mix (your choice get creative)
  • 3-4 Tbsp
    water
  • nutmeg to taste
  • PREPARE A 9" ROUND CAKE PAN WITH A LIGHT COATING OF COOKING SPRAY

How To Make in a pinch strudel

  • From Instagram: http://instagram.com/p/gaxpVwqV_v/
    1
    WASH YOU HANDS !! SOMEBODY HAD TO SAY IT ! SMILE
  • 2
    In a small sauce pan add fruit, jelly or preserve and water. simmer until fruit is tender. set aside
  • 3
    In small mixing bowl, "PUT THAT AWAY" (you don't need a mixer) Now, back to cooking!
  • 4
    Take your "Prepared pancake mix" (that means you've followed the directions on the box) "NOW" add nutmeg. You can use cinnamon if you want, I don't mind. (smile)
  • From Instagram: http://instagram.com/p/gax1dSKV_-/
    5
    Pour pancake batter in prepared cake pan. This is the FUN part. Place the fruit mixture on top of the pancake batter. (Make sure every piece has fruit on it) Pour any liquid in pot over fruit.
  • 6
    I know you are having FUN, "controll yourself" ! We have a little more to do before the finnished product.
  • From Instagram: http://instagram.com/p/gax4-cKVwG/
    7
    "BREATH" Now, in a seperate bowl, mix your DRY cake mix and Brown sugar. Springle all over the top of dish. Use you fingers, "it will taste better. (see the picture)
  • From Instagram: http://instagram.com/p/gax9gYKVwQ/
    8
    At this point you can even add melted butter on top. I did'nt, I couldn't afford the calories. We All know Butter makes EVERYTHING taste better! Go ahead, if you want. Bake for 30 min. or until center is firm
  • From Instagram: http://instagram.com/p/gayAXWKVwW/
    9
    ENJOY !!!
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
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