Two years ago today I almost forgot to say "yes" to the man kneeling in front of me.  We were on a windy mountaintop, standing amidst the apple trees, and I did not quite know why I was crying.  Eventually, I took a deep breath, whispered the word, and he slipped a diamond on my finger. 

Several weekends ago we made our annual pilgrimage to one of my favorite places on earth.  While this orchard has been a treasured escape for many years, it's significance certainly increased two years ago.  

October 2015

October 2017

To celebrate this special day and honor the orchard where it all began, I have curated a list of my favorite apple recipes.  I hope you are able to enjoy some cozy hours of baking this weekend.

APPLE CIDER DOUGHNUTS - It's not a suggestion, it's an obligation.  Do it for yourself. 

APPLE TURNOVERS - When you slide these steaming, buttery packages out of the oven every hour of pastry making will be made worth it.  I promise. 

BUTTERMILK APPLE CAKE WITH CIDER GLAZE -  It's breakfast, it's dessert, it's your new favorite snack - it's the very best apple cake. 

BAKED BRIE WITH CARAMELIZED APPLES - I almost did not include this one because the photography is SO bad, but the recipe is so delicious and one of our autumn favorites. 

APPLE CIDER SLUSHIES - All you need is a couple ice cube trays and a jug of cider.  

APPLE PIE SCONES - The perfect way to begin an October Sunday. 

Happy baking, and have a wonderful weekend! 

Sincerely, 

Pedantic Foodie