Monday, August 22, 2011

Getting Closer

There is just something about visiting the orchard & picking your own apples that feels very much like Fall, and I am SO ready for Fall. Sweaters, hot chocolate, camp fires, cool days, brightly colored leaves, Pumpkin Spice lattes, snuggling in a blanket on our new patio while enjoying a glass of wine. I know I shouldn't rush time. I should enjoy every day, every season. But Fall is my absolute favorite. It just invokes so many cozy, happy feelings for me, and I can't wait for it to arrive. 








We spent the morning picking apples with my Mom. This orchard also has pears, peaches & nectarines. The peaches were nearly gone, and the pears were not quite ready, but I definitely plan on returning when they are! In the meantime, we will be enjoying some delicious apple pie. I use this recipe, compliments of my Mom. It's super easy, and super delicious.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Slice 5-7 tart apples and arrange in your pie shell (I use a store bought pie crust. I know, I know...)
Mix 1/2 cup sugar & 1 t cinnamon. Sprinkle over apples.
Mix another 1/2 cup sugar & 3/4 cup flour. Cut in 1/3 cup of butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over top.

Bake 40 minutes or until done. Enjoy!


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15 comments:

  1. Yum! I want to bake an apple pie after going to the orchard! Living in the North, I'll have to wait at least a month and a half before apple picking :) But I'm totally with you-- ready for sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes and cool evenings!

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  2. i am totally loving those blue lips. hee.hee.
    i too am longing for fall, and i feel the same it's my favorite season. can i come have some pie with you? ;-)
    Bring On FALL!

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  3. I'm so ready for fall, too. I told the hubby we need to find somewhere nearby that we can go to for the day that will "feel" like fall.
    Apple pie sounds amazing!!

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  4. i love apple picking - so i totally loved these pictures!

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  5. I LOVE LOVE LOVE fall! Can't wait for apple cider, pumpkins and campfires!!

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  6. I am so ready, too! I am pulling out the pumpkin spice candle this morning!

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  7. I love crumbly topped pies. This sounds yummy! I'm a failed pie cruster, again again failed. And the store boughts are pretty darn good, so no shame it that :)

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  8. LOVE LOVE LOVE the blue lips..such cute little boys!! Fall is my favorite...and nothing beats a NC fall! :)

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  9. thank you so much for your congrats on our sweet babes :) xoxo

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  11. And I teared up about sitting enjoying a glass of wine. ahaha I am so emotional. Come live by me.

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  12. fall! holla! and these photos are C U T E.
    xo

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  13. Just found you from Amy's blog. I cannot wait to go to the apple orchard this year!!! Our children love it and I do, too!!
    Love the blue lips!! Hahaha!!
    Elise

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  14. How fun!! We picked peaches this summer, but have never picked apples. I love fall, too - my favorite season by far!

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