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Toffee Apple Crisp
It finally feels like fall! We’ve got that crispy air going, sweaters on, leaves turning red, orange, and yellow…that means it’s time for all things APPLE. Apple pie, applesauce, apple cake, apple donuts…and, of course, apple crisp. This recipe is a slight twist on a classic apple crisp, with little bits of homemade toffee mixed into the crumble topping. Sound good? Let’s make some Toffee Apple Crisp! Classic Apple Crisp: Updated There’s not really much to an apple crisp. This classic, easy treat typically has a filling made of apples, white or brown sugar, cinnamon, and maybe a little flour and salt. That gets piled into a pan, and topped…
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Cranberry Apple Crumble Pie
Winter is here in Northern Minnesota! We finally got our first measurable snow this week. It’s so beautiful. When it’s about to snow, you can smell it in the air. If you don’t know that scent, it’s sort of like the smell of ice—cold and clean. It smells just like you’d imagine diving into a cold freshwater lake feels. “Refreshing” is a good word for it, I suppose. And I love it. The arrival of snow means the holidays are about to pounce on us like a cat on a tasty, tasty mouse. So it’s time to get ready. If you haven’t decided what pies you’re making for your holiday…
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Mini Apple Crumble Pies
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It’s my favorite holiday, because the only purpose of it is to gather with loved ones and eat. No presents, no pressure…just good food and good company. When I was growing up, my grandma made the pies (well, she made almost everything really). Every year there was her famous Pumpkin Pie, of course, and usually some kind of apple pie as well. As an adult, I now make my own pies for Thanksgiving. And while I always opt for my grandma’s pumpkin pie for the big day, sometimes I’ll make a second option — either this Maple Pecan Pie or some kind of apple…
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Spiced Apple Cake
I just got back from a quick walk after work, and as I was walking it started snowing. Now, if you’re not from northern Minnesota (and maybe even if you are) you might be thinking, “Snow in October?? Ew, gross!” And honestly? I can’t say I’m quite ready for winter myself. But here’s what I love about living here: As I walked down the street a few blocks from my house, two little girls came running out of their homes, both looking utterly DELIGHTED about the snow—like, in complete wonder over it. One stood on her stoop, smiling ear to ear as she looked up at the sky; the other…
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Caramel Apple Galette
Fall is here in full force, and it is as beautiful as ever. I played hooky from work one day last week to go up the shore with a friend in search of fall colors and beautiful views. We hiked a section of the Superior Hiking Trail near Silver Bay, MN, stopping halfway through to enjoy a picnic lunch of cheese, wine, and Oreos (don’t hate – they’re the best and you know it). The view overlooking Bean and Bear Lakes was unbelievable — 100% worth the effort to get there. Pie Season I haven’t made a single pie yet this fall. I’ve been working on a big and chocolatey…
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Apple Slab Pie with Chai Spices and Lemon Drizzle
I’m officially declaring November “Pie Month”. I have so many pies I want to share with you that I decided to pump them out this month in preparation for Thanksgiving. Get ready for the sweet flakiness my friends — it’s going to be so good! Let’s get a head start with this Apple Slab Pie with Chai Spices. A few weeks ago, a friend and I took a day trip over to Bayfield, WI for their annual Apple Fest. It’s one of my favorite fall traditions — gorgeous leaves, mulled wine, Lake Superior beauty, and apple EVERYTHING. It’s the fall-iest thing. I love it so much, even in the rain…
Recipes and Musings from the Zenith City
