Fruit Desserts

Apple Fritters

Apple Fritters

One of my husband’s absolute favorite treats is apple fritters. It seemed logical that I learned to make them.  The great thing about this recipe is it’s very versatile. If you like less apples, add less apples. If you like smaller apples, chop your apples […]

Celtic Irish Crumble with Whiskey Cream Sauce

Celtic Irish Crumble with Whiskey Cream Sauce

This recipe was a recipe found somewhere on the internet and adjusted to my family’s liking. I used Jameson Irish whiskey and Quaker 1-minute oats because I could not locate Irish oatmeal. The baking time can be adjusted to suit your taste on the texture […]

Apple Butter – Crockpot

Apple Butter – Crockpot

Ingredients 6 1/2 pounds apples peeled, cored and sliced 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Directions Place the apples in a slow cooker. Add the sugars, cinnamon, salt and vanilla […]

Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp

Ingredients 5 medium apples, sliced (about 5 cups) 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Cream/ice cream/whipped cream (optional) Directions […]

Banana Bread

Banana Bread

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 4 large […]