Autumn is Here

“I love fall! Fall is exciting. It’s apples and cider. It’s an airborne spider. It’s pumpkins in bins. It’s burrs on dog’s chins. It’s wind blowing leaves. It’s chilly red knees. It’s nuts on the ground. It’s a crisp dry sound. It’s green leaves turning And the smell of them burning. It’s clouds in … Continue reading Autumn is Here

Harvest Fruit Topped Cake

Chocolate Harvest Fruit-Topped Cake ingredients 1 8 – ounce carton dairy sour cream 1 cup water 2/3 cup canola oil 2 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper … Continue reading Harvest Fruit Topped Cake

Cider-Spiked Apple and Pecan Tart

Cider-Spiked Apple and Pecan Tart Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, cut into small pieces 3/4 cup pecans, toasted* 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 egg yolks 2 tablespoons ice water 5 assorted firm-tart apples (such as Rome Beauty, Stayman Winesap, Granny Smith, Idared, Northern Spy), cored 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup boiled cider (see recipe ), applejack, apple brandy or dry sherry 2 tablespoons lemon … Continue reading Cider-Spiked Apple and Pecan Tart