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My nana made this every year but I kept forgetting to write it down. So glad I found something that comes close to hers!
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### 📝 What You’ll Need (Example: Nana’s Classic Apple Cinnamon Cake)
*Note: Adapt this list based on your actual recipe.*
* 2 cups fresh apples, chopped
* 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
* ¾ cup sugar
* ½ cup butter, melted
* 2 eggs
* 1 tsp cinnamon
* ½ tsp nutmeg
* 1 tsp baking soda
* A splash of vanilla
* Optional: chopped walnuts or raisins (just like Nana added when she had them on hand)
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### 👩🍳 How to Make It
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla.
3. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg — then fold in the apples.
4. Pour into the dish and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
5. Cool slightly before serving. It’s amazing warm with a dollop of cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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### 🥹 A Recipe That’s More Than Just Food
Every time I make this now, it feels like Nana is with me in the kitchen. It’s more than dessert — it’s tradition, connection, and comfort. It’s the kind of dish you pass down, not just because it tastes good, but because it **feels like home**.
If you’ve ever lost a beloved family recipe and then found something close… you know the joy. It’s like a little piece of the past handed back to you.
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### 💛 Final Thoughts
To anyone out there with a treasured family recipe — write it down. Pass it on. And if you’re still searching for that “close enough” version like I was, **don’t give up**. You never know when you’ll find it, and when you do, it’s a moment of pure magic.
So here’s to Nana’s recipe — or the next best thing.
And here’s to making new memories with it, year after year.
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Would you like this in a printable keepsake format or want help adapting it to your family’s version? I’d be happy to help!
