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Pineapple Upside-Down Scones

March 12, 2019

These Pineapple Upside-Down Scones are for everyone out there that loves a sweet treat first thing in the morning. Although, this time you actually have a valid excuse to indulge yourself. They’re decadent enough to be made for dessert, of course, but are still quite simple to be served for a brunch or light breakfast. I took the classic old-fashioned cake that everyone loves, and turned it into your new favorite way to scone. All of our mornings will never be the same, including mine, and something tells me that we’ll be making them over and over again…or is that just me?

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Caramel Apple Cupcakes

November 6, 2017

It’s fall and that means that we can officially start talking about pumpkin and apple recipes left and right. Everywhere we turn, there they are. I don’t know if I’ve shared this with you all before or not, but my mom works for the Disney Company; has worked there for 27 years now, and so we went to Disneyland a lot as kids, and my favorite treat there has always been their giant caramel apples. Apples dipped in caramel and rolled around in chopped nuts; synonymous to me with fairs, carnivals and amusement parks. I’m still reminded of those trips as a kid whenever I see a caramel apple to this day. That’s why these cupcakes are very near and dear to my heart. They’re meant to taste and look just like those apples I ate all the time. Spiced apple cake topped with a salted caramel buttercream, drizzled with more caramel and then topped with lots of chopped nuts. It doesn’t get any better than these mini cakes this fall, and thanks to my partnership with Go Bold With Butter this month, now we have a great fall recipe to try out. Keep it up your sleeve just in case you need a show-stopping dessert.

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Cheers to the Weekend: Caramel Apple Slab Pie

October 6, 2017

The last slab pie I made on the blog, S’mores Slab Pie, was such a big hit that I decided I needed to try my hand on another variation. It just had to be done (but I’m most definitely not complaining about it). If there’s one thing I’ve learned through the years of blogging, it’s that people really love pie. Like take all my money and give me all your pie type of love. Do you know what people love more than pie though? A giant pie baked in a large baking sheet. I think it’s because of the perfect even ratio of crust and filling, but also because it feeds the neighborhood and really gives you the opportunity to eat a lot of pie. What’s so wrong with that? This mouth-watering Caramel Apple Slab Pie situation is brought to you in partnership with Go Bold With Butter because we all know that apple pie would not be possible without copious amounts of butter. They go hand in hand. If you’re looking for a great weekend baking project, I think you just found it. Either way there’s never been a more appropriate time to say, Cheers to the Weekend! This is major Cheers to the Weekend vibes.

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The Classics: Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

January 11, 2017

Julian does a great job of keeping me on track with this blog. He’s constantly worried when I don’t post my regular two posts a week, and always makes sure to remind me that I haven’t posted a “Classics” or “Cheers to the Weekend” post in a while. He’ll throw some ideas my way every now and then and sometimes they’re good and sometimes they’re a little out there. Much was the case this time around with “The Classics” segment. He wasted no time in telling me that I haven’t posted one in a bit. I think the last time I shared a classics recipe was this Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce post. That was last year, so I had to make sure to fix this right away. Since Julian keeps me going, I thought I’d finally make his favorite cake. So I’m dedicating this Pineapple Upside-Down to him. He’s been asking me to make it for a while now and I just kept saying okay, but never actually made it. They say good things come to those who wait, so it’s a good thing for all of us that Julian had to wait an eternity for this cake. It’s really good.

I started the classics segment a while ago, the first one being this Buttermilk Fried Chicken, because I wanted to share simple and straight forward recipes on my blog. I wouldn’t say that my recipes are hard or complicated, but some do involve a bit more time than others. There are certain recipes that we should all know how to make because they’re delicious, dependable, and easy to whip up. Those are the recipes that I want us all to have under our sleeves for when we’re in need of something fast and reliable. Sometimes simple really is best. Let’s keep that in mind moving forward. I think it’s sometimes so easy to forget that, especially in this day and age. Happy Baking!

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Apple Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Muffins

November 30, 2016

I felt the need to make cinnamon rolls in muffin form and then I filled them with sautéed spiced apples A) because it seemed like the right thing to do and B) because we all know that muffins and apples are both necessities first thing in the morning. I’m not saying that these would make for a healthy breakfast, but I’m also not saying they wouldn’t. These Apple Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Muffins are a sure fire win for everyone. I mean it’s got the word breakfast built right into them, right there in the title, so how can we go wrong? We’re only making right decisions in life from here on out. Making these muffins for yourself today is one of those right decisions.

The best part about these cinnamon roll muffins, aside from the apple surprise in the middle, is the fact that because they’re baked in a muffin tin, they all sort of become the “edge piece.” Let me explain, while everyone is raving about and fighting for the soft middle pieces in a pan, I’m always the one going after one of the crusty edge pieces. So if you’re like me, no you don’t have to worry about having enough because they’re all perfect crusty around the edges, but soft in the middle. It’s the perfect situation.

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Apple Pumpkin Pecan Pie

November 20, 2015

Let’s talk about the ULTIMATE Thanksgiving pie. I don’t know if any of you are like me and are sometimes plagued with doubt and uncertainty when it comes to pie. I never know what pies to make for Thanksgiving. I always make a pumpkin pie for sure. That’s a hands down, a given. Where I really struggle on making a decision is the second pie. I ask myself questions like, should I just make another pumpkin pie? Should I go classic Americana and do an apple pie? Should I turn to my imaginary Southern roots and make a pecan pie y’all?! I never know! Each year I’m pulling out my hair, asking everyone I know (and even random strangers at the grocery store) what kind of pie should I make this year?! I’m grabbing them by the collar and shaking them for an answer. When I come to, I realize I’ve just scared the life out of this helpful grocery store patron. Something has to be done.

This year I promised myself I wouldn’t hop on that crazy emotional roller coaster again. Never again! What can I say? I take my Thanksgiving pies very seriously. Is that weird? Anyhow, so the only logical answer to my dilemma was to bring three classic pies together into one mega super pie. A pie to end all pies. This pie starts with a layer of spiced caramel apples topped with a layer of pumpkin pie and finished off with a pecan praline layer. It seriously doesn’t get any better than this. So this year as you’re mapping out your recipes for the big day, consider blowing everyone of your guest’s minds with this pie. They’ll go home and tell everyone about it, and you’ll be the greatest Thanksgiving Day Hero in history. So go on and be the Thanksgiving Day Hero I know you can be.

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