Posts tagged apple picking
Apple Butter

I have always been a big fan of apple butter.  I love the flavor of fall that it brings to a buttery English muffin or a whole grain piece of toast.  I also do not particularly like the consistency of jelly, but apple butter is creamy in a way that jelly is gelatinous.  A few years back, I started using apple butter to make a "fancy" version of grilled cheese, a grilled cheese worthy of being served for dinner.  It's particularly good with extra sharp cheddar and thinly sliced apples on seedy bread. 

There are a couple of different methods you can use to make apple butter. This particular one is simmered overnight in a slow cooker (one of my favorite cooking methods), then pureed in a blender. It’s an "eat it now or freeze for later" version, meaning that this is not a recipe suitable for canning and long-term storage.

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the FoodStephanie LamarSlow Cooker, Apples, apple picking, Apple Butter, FallComment
Day Trip: Apple Picking at Bellewood Acres, Bellingham

This past Sunday, we made our annual trip up to Bellewood Acres for apple picking with dear friends. The weather was perfect- sunny and warm in the sun, cool in the shade.  The children loved playing on the old tires and in the wagons as much, or maybe more, than picking apples.  We chose to walk out to the orchards this year rather than ride in the tractor and Rigby appreciated the stroll as a chance to fall sleep.

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the Adventures, the FamilyStephanie LamarBellewood Acres, apple picking, BellinghamComment