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French Apple Cake

September 24, 2026 by orchardartwork

This cake requires only a few ingredients and only a few steps yet the result seems so decadent, spongy and soft. Apples provide great texture. The Recipe is not super sweet, which is one of the reasons we liked it so much.

We did find that ours took a little less time to bake than suggested in the recipe so best to check yours early so you don’t over bake your cake.

Filed Under: Orchard Test Kitchen Tagged With: apples

Ultimate Apple Fritter Bread Recipe: Easy and Decadent

September 15, 2026 by orchardartwork

Hello, yumminess! Where on earth have we been that we never tried this classic?

The sugar/cinnamon combination on top bakes into the apples to form a glaze that you make sweeter with powdered sugar icing. It is so fritter-like, yet there isn’t any frying involved

We made this recipe which uses a full cup of sourdough discard. Yes, it seems like a lot of apples but trust us, you’ll want to use as many as they say.

If you aren’t into the sourdough craze there are plenty of other options – here is a recipe that looks equally tasty. We particularly like that the icing includes a bit of sour cream to offset the sweetness. Plain Greek yogurt will work just as well.

Filed Under: Orchard Test Kitchen Tagged With: apple, apples, bread

It’s Time for Your Orchard Adventure to Begin

May 19, 2026 by orchardartwork

We have plenty of apples, pumpkins, flowers and outdoor fun for you this fall.

The season runs from Sept 5th through the end of October. Look forward to see you at the orchard!

Keep us in mind for tours for your group this fall. Please call ahead or email us to schedule a tour – the calendar fills up quickly.

Looking for unique gifts? This fall check out our Apple Barn with plenty of jams, jellies, craft items, and candles to choose from. What’s our favorite candle this year? Black Raspberry Harvest with its all things berry fragrance with vanilla undertones. And, its purple, so it goes great with all that orange fall decor

Want to work at the orchard this fall? – If you are interested, please reach out. We need team members who can cover retail sales as well as tractor drivers for our wagon rides and all-around orchard help, e.g. picking apples/pumpkins, making cider and donuts, etc.

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Quick Apple Turnovers

September 14, 2025 by orchardartwork

Only four ingredients – what could be better?

https://momsdish.com/recipe/536/quick-apple-pies

We were a little unclear on the instructions as to how many tarts per pastry sheet, but decided to cut each sheet into four squares which yielded eight tarts overall.

We then had a competition to see who could seal their tarts the best – to aid in this we dipped a finger in water and ran it around the edge of each tart; dried our fingers, and then sealed up the edges like large wontons. What little cuties – like a craft project

Filed Under: Orchard Test Kitchen Tagged With: apples

Butterfly Zen

October 18, 2023 by orchardartwork

Even the cricket sounds pretty chill

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