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Tag Archives: apples
French Apple Tart
Thinly sliced apples over a flaky crust, finished off with an apricot glaze – this tart is really something special. And truth be told, I was looking for a reason to use this new-to-me rectangular tart pan!
Apple Oatmeal Muffins
Now that the weather is getting chilly, it’s always nice to have an apple oatmeal muffin to go with your morning coffee. They have a wonderful texture from the oats, a hint of cinnamon, and they’re bursting with chunks of … Continue reading
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Tagged apple oatmeal muffins, apples, baking, muffins, oatmeal
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Crazy Crust Apple Pie
This apple pie came from an old recipe card. It’s a pie that you don’t have to make a traditional crust for. Instead you mix flour, shortening, an egg, water, salt, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl, pour into … Continue reading
French Pound Cake with Apples
This is essentially a French snacking cake, not too sweet, and firm enough to eat with your hands. The crumb is golden, and tender, and it’s studded with chunks of apples and grated orange zest!
Apple Pear Pie
We received a gift basket for Christmas with some gorgeous pears, and I used some of them, along with a few apples to make this pie. Although we were too stuffed after dinner, we managed to have a slice on … Continue reading
French Apple Cake
I’ve never met an apple cake I didn’t like. The sweet chunks of apple negates the need for frosting, just a light sprinkling of confectioners sugar will do the trick – hello October!
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged apple cakes, apples, baking, no frost cakes, one pan wonders
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Apple Muffins
I had some apples leftover from my Thanksgiving pie baking marathon, so I decided to make some muffins! These muffins are perfection with a cup of coffee in the morning.
Honey Applesauce Cake
What’s marvelous about this recipe for Honey Applesauce Cake is that it makes two loaves, one to keep and one to give away. It can be baked ahead of time and still be moist and delicious several days later. Another … Continue reading
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Tagged apples, baking, loaf breads, quick breads
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Apple Banana Bread
If you’re like me and buy too many bananas – you end up with several brown spotted ones that no one wants to eat. The recipe for this quick bread is one of my favorite ways of using up those … Continue reading


