Baked Apples with Caramel Crunch

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You know what? I don't care that the calendar still says August. I'm over this summer and am ready to indulge in all things fall. While they aren't quite in season yet, I gave myself permission to spend a little more on apples at the grocers this week. And if pumpkins were available, I would have bought some of those, too. Alas, I was only able to leave with two bags of apples and the promise of the scent of autumn baked goodness wafting through my house as soon as I possibly could get my hands on a must try recipe. You know with my trusty Golden Blossom Honey, I didn't have to look too hard to find a recipe to salivate over because once I pulled up this Baked Apples with Caramel Crunch Topping, it was on. The oven, that is.

The instructions said to bake these in a shallow baking dish, but it seems like these days I can't find half of my kitchenware, so I used a cast iron skillet instead. I'm sure one works as well as the other, but there's also something about cast iron cooking that makes me get more into an autumn mood. Add in the warmth from the oven and the scent of apples and cinnamon filling the house.... who needs scented candles for fall ambiance when you've got this recipe on hand? And if you're still one that's clinging onto the last dregs of summer, it's okay to add a scoop of ice cream on the side to help ease you from one season to the next.

 

Ingredients

3 large apples, cored and cut in halves
6 teaspoons plus 3 Tablespoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY
2/3 cup water
2 Tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup raisin bran flakes

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What do you look forward to in the fall season?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crushed Toffee Pumpkin Roll

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Here we are, halfway through October and my best friend and I were just talking about how we haven't even made any pumpkin desserts yet this season. In all fairness, I've been on more of an apple kick anyway. But, I grabbed 6 cans of pumpkin last week while at the grocers because I haven't been able to find it since the pandemic started, with the intention of whipping up at least one pumpkin roll and a few batches of muffins before snow hits the ground. Browsing through Golden Blossom Honey, I found this unique recipe that called for crushed toffee candies to be added into the filling mix, and since I am a sucker for Heath bars, I found the winning recipe I wanted to bake this autumn. This Crushed Toffee Pumpkin Roll will be great for Halloween and Thanksgiving alike, but you're probably going to want to make a few to enjoy all season long! 

 

 

My best friend insisted she was done making any kind of roll because they always split. And, I'm going to admit, I split this one too. With a little strategic candy placement on top and a few Photoshop touch-ups, because let's admit it food bloggers, PS is sometimes our friend LOL, you can hardly tell. But my family doesn't care if it's pretty as long as it tastes good. I think to prevent splitting after rolling the cake, GENEROUSLY sprinkle the wax paper with powdered sugar before rolling. I'm pretty sure mine only split because I lightly dusted the paper and the warm, moist cake absorbed it all as it was cooling and made the paper stick to the roll, resulting in the tear. This is delicious at room temperature, but I like to pop a slice into the microwave for a few seconds for a warm fall treat. Paired with tea or coffee, it's a great little pick-me-up snack when the cold weather has you feeling some kind of way.

 

Ingredients

Cake:
3/4 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon allspice
6 large eggs, separated
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY
2/3 cup fresh or canned pumpkin
1/8 teaspoon salt

Filling:
2 Tablespoons rum
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1 cup whipping cream, chilled
3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
3/4 cup toffee candy pieces, crushed

 

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Pumpkin desserts: yay or nay?

 

 

 

 

Autumn Apple Cranberry Pie

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I think fall is the best season for baking. During the spring, I'd rather work on my garden, it's too hot in the summer to keep the oven on for very long, and by winter, I'm so frazzled with the impending Christmas holiday, baking stresses me out more than it comforts me. But when glorious fall rolls around, I am soooo ready to get my bake on. It's been raining off and on here all week, and I thought it would be lovely to sit by the window with a good book, a hot cup of tea, and a warm slice of apple pie and watch the rain come down. As luck would have it, I had all of the ingredients on hand for this Autumn Apple Cranberry Pie, a recipe from Golden Blossom Honey. 

What better way to start fall than with this pie that has all of the season's best flavors wrapped into one sweet dessert? A little tart, a little sweet, a whole lotta yum! You don't have to get all fancy with the crust like I did here. Just follow the recipe and pop another pie crust on top, cut a few slits for ventilation, and boom. All done. This is such a quick and simple recipe, you'll want to make it a few times before the season is up.

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 What season do you bake through most often?

Fall Favorite: Warm Apple Cream Cheese Bagels

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Do you go to the orchard for apple picking in the fall? I haven't been yet, but it's definitely on my fall bucket list this year. I tend to focus on other fruits throughout the rest of the year, but I do love incorporating apples into as many recipes as I can this time of year. In the autumn when everyone is all about pumpkin spice this, pumpkin spice that, I'm all about everything apple flavor. 

Jason had a day off last week, so I thought I'd be the good little wife and treat him to a warm breakfast. He's got a thing for bagels right now and I have a thing for quick and easy, so this Warm Apple Cream Cheese Bagel recipe from Golden Blossom Honey was just the ticket to a perfect fall breakfast, earning me major wifey brownie points without having to put forth too much effort in the process. 

 A sweet and savory dish, these bagels will really start a crisp morning off on the right foot.

Ingredients

Apples:
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 Granny Smith apples, each apple cored and cut into 16 wedges
3 tablespoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY
Bagels:
4 plain bagels, halved
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
8 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
8 slices Canadian bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 scallions, chopped

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What's your favorite way to use apples in your fall dishes?