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    How to Make Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Crumble Top

    November 26, 2024 / No Comments

    Pumpkin pie is a nostalgic dessert for many people. With Thanksgiving coming up next week, it’s the perfect time to share my Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Crumble Top recipe! This pie has a crunchy twist on a classic recipe. The pecans add texture and flavor contrast. Make it with canned or freshly roasted pumpkin, and there’s no need for evaporated…

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    Samantha
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    How to Roast a Pumpkin-It’s Easier than You Think

    November 18, 2024 / No Comments

    There’s something special about roasting your own pumpkins in the fall! Sure, it takes a little longer than buying pumpkin puree but it’s totally worth it to buy local or use a pumpkin that you grew! My pumpkin plants didn’t do very well this year so I bought a few from a local farmer. I roasted two sugar pumpkins and…

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    Samantha
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    Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins: An Easy, One-Bowl Recipe

    November 10, 2024 / No Comments

    This is such a simple recipe and delicious and one I bet you will use regularly once you know it. I don’t know about you but when I buy bananas my family either eats them all in 3 seconds or they suddenly don’t feel like eating bananas for weeks. So, I often find myself with a whole bunch of bananas…

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    Samantha
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    How to Make Apple Pie Filling and Preserve it Two Ways

    November 8, 2024 / 1 Comment

    This Apple Pie Filling is one of my favorite ways to use apples in the fall. My neighbor has a bunch of apple trees on his property so we have made it a new tradition to pick a ton of apples every year that we can. We go over there with a few five-gallon buckets and you can’t even tell…

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    Samantha
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    Simple Apple Butter Recipe & Waterbath Canning Tips

    November 7, 2024 / 2 Comments

    If you like fall flavors you’re going to LOVE this Apple Butter. A super sweet and thick butter with an apple cinnamon taste. You can pair it with toast, yogurt, granola, pancakes or waffles, biscuits, or use it as a glaze for roasted meats. This is a super easy recipe that you can make if you have some extra apples…

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    Samantha
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    6 Fall Recipes You’ll Love This Season

    November 6, 2024 / 2 Comments

    Autumn is such a special time in the kitchen. Here in Northern Illinois, it is starting to get pretty chilly and there’s nothing better than the savory smells of one of these Fall Recipes circling the house. Whether it’s comfort casseroles or easy crockpot soups, I know you’ll love this roundup of fall recipes. Leave a comment to let us…

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    Samantha
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    Make & Can Unsweetened Applesauce: A How To Guide

    October 7, 2024 / 3 Comments

    Applesauce is a staple side dish and snack in our house. I love to eat it with cottage cheese and my daughters enjoy it with their lunch several times weekly. It doesn’t get old for us! The first time I made applesauce I was pleasantly surprised that it was so easy. I mean…it’s just apples and water! I’ve learned a…

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    Samantha
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    Easy Raspberry Crumble: A Delightful Dessert for Every Occasion

    September 29, 2024 / No Comments

    If you’ve been around our blog for a little while you’ll know I’m a little obsessed with my crumble recipe and I’m excited to share another variation with you today! The beauty of this general crumble recipe is that you can use fresh or frozen fruit and canned pie filling (like this strawberry rhubarb filling or blueberry pie filling). You…

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    Samantha
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    The Ultimate Simple Rhubarb Pie Recipe: Classic and Delicious

    August 18, 2024 / 1 Comment

    We’re a big fan of Simple Rhubarb Pie and missed it a lot when we lived on the east and west coasts of the US. Little did we know, rhubarb is a Midwest thing and I couldn’t find it in other areas! I’ve shared several other rhubarb recipes that I LOVE to make during fresh rhubarb season and then with…

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    Samantha
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    Golden Elixir: How to Make & Use Dandelion-Infused Oil

    July 22, 2024 / 1 Comment

    Dandelions mark the beginning of spring. While many people think of them as annoying weeds that take over our yards in the early warm days, I have learned to love and appreciate them! They fill my yard with beautiful yellow flowers and encourage the bees to come out and pollinate early! My favorite thing to do with them is create…

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