a recipe from
The Gilmore House Inn
Westport, Ontario, Canada.
Buds All Canadian Fruit Cookies
Ingredients:
1 c whole wheat flour 4 tbsp butter or margarine
1 1/4 c quick oats 4 tbsp apple sauce ( unsweetened )
1 tbsp wheat germ 1 c maple sugar
1/2 tsp salt 1/4 c maple syrup
1/2 tsp baking powder 2 eggs
1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 c milk
1/2 c dried apple
1/2 c dried strawberries
1/2 c dried cherries
1/2 c dried cranberries
1/2 c dried blueberries
preheat the oven to 177ºC ( 350ºF ) raise the rack to one position above centre
chop all the fruit into small pieces pulse in a food processor if desired
mix the first six - dry - ingredients
in a separate bowl mix the chopped fruit
in a mixer bowl mix the butter, sugar and apple sauce until thoroughly blended
add the eggs one at a time with the mixer running, then add the milk and then the syrup
reduce the speed to low and add the dry ingredients and mix well
add the fruit and mix well in the mixer or with a spoon or spatula
refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour
using a small scoop or spoon place the dough on a cookie sheet spacing well
bake for about 15 - 18 minutes, depending on the heat of your oven after the first batch check the bottoms to see that they are not too dark let cool slightly then remove from pan to a cooling rack
( note: Spelt or Kamut flour can be use if you like. Both are ancient grain wheats but some people with gluten intolerance find them easier to tolerate. Alternatively you can use a gluten-free flour mix. Also loose the wheat germ. )
Enjoy RJH.