Apple Butter

Apple Butter

When apple harvest arrives, the boys immediately start asking if it’s time for apple butter.  The texture is like a thick and chunky applesauce, loaded with deliciously spicey flavor, which makes it perfect for their morning toast.   Ingredients 16 medium apples...
Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

I’ve adapted this scrumptious coffee cake from the Davenport Hotel’s collection of special recipes.  Although they no longer serve the original version of this cake, it will always be a favorite in our home. Ingredients BATTER: 1 cup butter (at room...
Moist Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream

Moist Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream

Everyone in my family is a huge fan of cupcakes, and really love this version that I’ve been making for as long as I can remember. Ingredients 2 cups granulated sugar 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cups cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoon...
Mini Apple Pies

Mini Apple Pies

I love baking pies and especially enjoy making these darling mini apple pies, a tiny version of our Farmhouse Apple Pie. Ingredients 2 1/2lb mixed apples (peeled, cored, and chopped into 3/4-inch pieces. I prefer the Jonagold and Golden Delicious varieties.) 2...
Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd

This deliciously tart, thick cream is traditionally used as a spread for scones, but is just as tasty in a tart or topped with fresh berries. Ingredients 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice zest of 1 lemon 6 tablespoons butter (cut...