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Brown Butter Apple Brownies

October 8, 2026 by orchardartwork

We are pretty sure there is more butter than apple in this recipe but it makes for a delicious dessert.

We think browning the butter is the trick that makes this treat work making again and again.

We found that it took a little to bake than the recipe called for. Perhaps it varies from one oven to another, but we just wanted to call that out so you knew you might have to adjust your baking time.

Enjoy!

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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.

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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.

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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

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Apple Crumble

October 20, 2021 by orchardartwork

All it takes is some apples and a few pantry ingredients and you can whip up this bit of tastiness in no time. Recipe courtesy P. Allen Smith.

We can’t decide whether it makes a better dessert or a sweet breakfast item. So, we’ve just decided to go with both! Start your day with this crumble and if there is any left you can enjoy some as your last course in the evening.

Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

 

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Join us as we share recipes that make the most of the fall harvest. Orchard to table, y'all! We'll share what we have learned - the good, the bad, the not so pretty, but still tasty. Let's bake up a storm!

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Recent posts

  • Brown Butter Apple Brownies October 8, 2026
  • French Apple Cake September 24, 2026
  • Ultimate Apple Fritter Bread Recipe: Easy and Decadent September 15, 2026
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  • Quick Apple Turnovers September 14, 2025
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