Fall isn't fall without a little apple picking to sweeten up your Saturday. If you're not perforating pumpkins or snipping at ric rac, get thee to an apple orchard for the juiciest picks of the season. A few years back, on an early fall road trip friends and I took, chasing leaves all the way to Montreal, Chazy Orchards in upstate New York (emphasis on the up) was chock full of them apples, perfect for the picking.
A little closer to home, the Biggest Apple of All, try Salinger's Orchard in Brewster, NY. As a kid, that's where I'd go with my grandparents every year for all our pumpkins and apples. Then I'd help my grandmother Dottie in the kitchen turn them into lots of delicious treats like apple sauce, apple pie and (my favorite!) apple tart. She never really had any recipes for her dishes, but here are four amazing apple desserts from Martha that do. One of the perks of working at Living is that we all get to be food tasters too. Each of these desserts was developed by my talented friends and colleagues in the test kitchens at Martha. And everyone one of them I've been lucky enough to taste myself.
This Rustic Apple Tart is so simple and delicious! The dish looks so much more rustic too when the apples are scattered rather than perfectly placed.
Who doesn't love an Apple Crumb Pie? And this one's definitely a crowd-pleaser. I love the ruffled high edge plate as well. Check out Potluck Studios from my good friend Annie Selke. She has a whole line just like it!
For a little taste of the French countryside, try this awesome Apple Galette. Pair it with a rich espresso and you might even feel like you're in Paris!
And finally, for a touch of the savory, try this incredible Apple Pie with Cheddar Crust. When I tasted this one, I had to cut myself off it was so good! And by the way, how pretty is that Bakelite pie server? So if you're looking for a little fresh-air fun this weekend, followed by a bit of baked goodness back at home, pick yourself up some apples, try a few of my favorite recipes and break out the Häagen-Dazs! I can't wait to hear all about it.
Eddie…The first one looks the easiest. Love the idea of a cheddar crust on the last one. I will have a slice of each one, please. ♥Rosemary
yummmmmmm!!!
I made an apple crisp today with apples I bought at the Farmers Market this morning. I is cooling on my counter as I type this and my house smells so yummy!! If you have time later come on over for some with vanilla bean ice cream on top. I would love working for Martha, you are so lucky.
Actually, I just baked my first apple pie EVER today! I confessed on my blog yesterday that I had never baked one, and then I felt obliged to bake one so that I could post about it on Monday!
My dad used to eat his apple pie with a slice of cheddar cheese on top – cant wait to try the last recipe with the cheddar crust- almost done with the dresser will send some pics – just canned 12 jars of bread and butter pickles today- YUM!
Thanks for your lovely comment! It really made my day to be honest :).
I’m still obsessed with your amazing blog and I hope that you will show us some Christmas inspiration/decorations soon :).
I’m going to live/work at a ski center/hotel during december but I’m going to try to make my hotel room look a bit cozy even if I can’t decorate it like “home” and I need some inspiration before I leave. 🙂
With love
Johanna
I just picked up apples at the Farmer’s Market and am trying my hand at apple butter. Never made it before but it’s sure making my house smell divine.
I may have to take a step up and try that pie with cheddar crust, sounds delightful.
are you kidding me with the apple pie with cheddar crust….omg, to die for!!! I will have to try! I live in southern california and love taking trips up to oak glen to pick fresh apples and indulge in cider and wonderul pie!
I’m so hungry now! 😉
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