Autumn Desserts: Pairing Apples with Pears

This next recipe is an incredibly delicious way to serve apples and pears in a dessert that completely captures the essence of autumn. Apple Pear Pie is easy to prepare; it basically follows a traditional apple pie recipe save for the addition of fresh pears. If you are looking for a clever way to get your kids to eat their daily serving of fruits you must try this pie. APPLE PEAR PIE Ingredients: 4 apples peeled, cored and sliced 4 pears peeled, cored and sliced 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground … Continue reading →

Amazing Apple Recipes: Spicy Apple Tart

My apples are finally gone. Forty-two pounds of fresh apples that we picked at a local orchard a few weeks back have made their way into at least a dozen dishes and my young daughter has been remarkably regular as a result of all the roughage. The following seasonal recipe is one of my favorites: This Spicy Apple Tart (spicy because it features fresh rosemary) is one you’ll make year after year. The reason I enjoy baking this tart is because its charm lies in its imperfections. It features a simple rustic free-form crust with the fruit piled high in … Continue reading →

Apple Trifecta

If I had a speedy metabolism (or an overactive thyroid) I would eat apple pie for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The succulent seasonal sensation is one of my all-time favorite dishes. And really, who can go an entire autumn without indulging in at least one slice of warm apple goodness? The following recipe for Caramel Apple Pie is from a mom friend of mine. She made it for playgroup last year and it was such a hit that she caved into multiple requests and handed out the recipe. It is surprisingly simple to make especially since it calls for store-bought … Continue reading →

Amazing Apple Crisp Recipes

I can’t think of a better way to spend a crisp fall day with family and friends than apple picking. A few days ago one of my best friends and her mom (who had just flown in from Hawaii) joined my family for a day of picking at our local apple orchard. My preschooler had a blast (as usual) running from tree to tree sampling the sweet and juicy goodness of McIntosh and Red Delicious to Rome Beauties and Galas. Once we got home I got busy working on a number of our favorite apple recipes—-namely apple crisps. Over the … Continue reading →