Apple picking season (& an easy, delicious pie recipe!)

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Apple Picking – What to make

Our kitchen has been smelling SO good with all the treats made from our orchard hauls. If you’re looking for an easy recipe to highlight your fresh apples, this yummy pie filling below was one of the quickest I’ve ever whipped together. I like to use less sugar than most recipes, and you won’t miss the butter.

By using store-bought refrigerated pie crust (usually sold next to the refrigerated croissant dough tubes) and just roughly peeling the apples, this took me only 20 minutes to get into the oven, and made for someย very happy friends + husband. I only have a “before” baking photo, since it didn’t last long enough for me to take an “after!” Please let me know if you give it a try!

quick easy apple pie filling recipe

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5 from 5 votes

Easy & Delicious Apple Pie Filling

Servings: 0

Ingredients

  • 6 large apples cut up
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • juice of half a lemon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Mix everything together in a large bowl.
  • Fill pie crust of your choice.
  • Bake for about 40 minutes, until crust is browned and filling is bubbling.

Notes

Tip: Cover the outer edges of the crust with foil so they don't burn, and remove during the last 10 minutes of baking.
PS - since posting this recipe, I've been increasing the amounts of vanilla extract and cinnamon if you really like those flavors (up to 1 teaspoon each)!ย 

 

Fall is also the season of constant visitors in our home. We love showing our friends what New England has to offer, and what better way than a visit to the orchards for fresh cider donuts and apple picking?

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I have to say, shopping at Urban Outfitters has been a nice surprise this year! Much of their stuff is too young or hip for me, but the few finds I do have are petite-friendly and adorable (i.e. this button-down midiย and this striped dress, which layers nicely). I can see this BDG suspender skirt worn over either a simple tee, or pullover knits or turtlenecks when the weather cools. It’s 100% cotton (unlined) with functional pockets, and the straps can be adjusted in length via the front buttons. To “convert” this into a more versatile, regular skirt, simply tuck the suspender straps in at the waist!

Measurements of sz XS: 13″ across the waist (you can tighten this with the sash tie), 16″ skirt length, 12.75″ suspender length from the waistline to the top of the shoulder, at the shortest setting. Contrary to the one online review, I have a pretty short torso and did not find the straps to be too long. Strap length might change a bit with each size, though.

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Apple Picking – Where to go

These photos were taken at our new favorite Parlee Farms (see my recent post), but other apple picking regulars for us in the greater Boston area include: Nashoba Wineryย (apples are a bonus here second to wine tasting), Honeypot Hill (go for the crisp pears!), and the vastย Tougas Farms.
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Apple Picking – What to make

Our kitchen has been smelling SO good with all the treats made from our orchard hauls. If you’re looking for an easy recipe to highlight your fresh apples, this yummy pie filling below was one of the quickest I’ve ever whipped together. I like to use less sugar than most recipes, and you won’t miss the butter.

By using store-bought refrigerated pie crust (usually sold next to the refrigerated croissant dough tubes) and just roughly peeling the apples, this took me only 20 minutes to get into the oven, and made for someย very happy friends + husband. I only have a “before” baking photo, since it didn’t last long enough for me to take an “after!” Please let me know if you give it a try!

quick easy apple pie filling recipe

Print Recipe
5 from 5 votes

Easy & Delicious Apple Pie Filling

Servings: 0

Ingredients

  • 6 large apples cut up
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • juice of half a lemon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Mix everything together in a large bowl.
  • Fill pie crust of your choice.
  • Bake for about 40 minutes, until crust is browned and filling is bubbling.

Notes

Tip: Cover the outer edges of the crust with foil so they don't burn, and remove during the last 10 minutes of baking.
PS - since posting this recipe, I've been increasing the amounts of vanilla extract and cinnamon if you really like those flavors (up to 1 teaspoon each)!ย 
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23 Comments

  1. Catia wrote:

    This outfit is lovely! A skirt with a bow is something I could always wear ๐Ÿ™‚

    Kisses,
    Cรกtia
    โ™ฅ The petite Cat โ™ฅ

    Posted 9.20.17 Reply
  2. Dolce Petite wrote:

    That skirt is so incredibly cute!
    xx,
    Jasmin
    http://www.dolcepetite.com

    Posted 9.20.17 Reply
  3. Julia wrote:

    I’m so excited for apple picking season with my little guy! Love your skirt ๐Ÿ™‚

    ~Julia
    http://www.thepetitefastinista.com

    Posted 9.19.17 Reply
  4. Sincerely Ophelia wrote:

    The pie recipe looks like a must try!

    Posted 9.18.17 Reply
  5. Katerina wrote:

    What a delicious recipe ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for sharing with us ๐Ÿ™‚

    Posted 9.18.17 Reply
  6. Helen wrote:

    I wouldn’t have thought that Urban Outfitters had so many cute and sophisticated pieces, but I love that cute suspender skirt! Also, thank you for this pie filling recipe. I’ve tried my hand at pie baking several times, only to fail, so maybe I’ll finally be successful with this recipe.

    -Helen
    http://www.sweethelengrace.com

    Posted 9.18.17 Reply
  7. Dina Qiu wrote:

    Hey Jean!

    What brand of vanilla extract do you use?

    Thanks for answering in advance!

    xo

    Posted 9.18.17 Reply
  8. Deasy @ Ticket For Adventure wrote:

    That outfit is perfect! And your hair is sooo luscious! I hope you do a hair tutorial!

    http://www.ticketforadventure.com

    Posted 9.18.17 Reply
  9. Julia wrote:

    Love this fun early fall look! I haven’t shopped at Urban Outfitters in a while and just walked into the store a week ago as well!

    Julia || Closet de Jules

    Posted 9.17.17 Reply
  10. Elizabeth wrote:

    The pie looks amazing! <3 And your hair is so gorgeous! Loving the outfit too! ๐Ÿ™‚

    XO, Elizabeth
    http://clothestoyouuu.com/

    Posted 9.17.17 Reply
  11. Mary | O Blog da Mary wrote:

    This is the most perfect outfit! Love the layering, and the colour of the skirt is stunning!

    Mary | O Blog da Mary
    https://oblogdamary.wordpress.com/

    Posted 9.17.17 Reply
  12. Diana wrote:

    Omg how funny – I picked up this same suspender skirt from Urban Outfitters yesterday and I’m wearing it today! I love it so much, I dressed it with a black lace crop top for a date ๐Ÿ™‚ You look so cute in it and the recipe looks delicious!

    Diana

    Posted 9.17.17 Reply
  13. Jandrew wrote:

    Darling you say ” most things are too young ” at Urban outfitters. I would just like to put out that unless the clothes are distinctly juvenile, they are not too young . Age appropriate dressing , for adults is an preconceived judgement !
    Jandrew
    Dress The Part
    http://www.jandrewspeaks.com

    Posted 9.17.17 Reply
  14. Ray wrote:

    You always look so beautiful.

    Posted 9.17.17 Reply
  15. Megan @ Lush to Blush wrote:

    You look SO cute! I’ve always wanted to go apple picking!

    Posted 9.17.17 Reply
  16. Kate wrote:

    What a cute basket! Is that your own or was it from the farm?

    Posted 9.17.17 Reply
  17. Julia T wrote:

    This outfit is so gorgeous! Such a cute one for apple picking!
    http://www.thespicycocktail.com

    Posted 9.17.17 Reply
  18. Jenny Yin wrote:

    This is such a cute outfit, and thanks for sharing the detail.
    I have been looking for apple picking places here in the Bay Area, too.

    Posted 9.16.17 Reply
  19. Alex wrote:

    Cute outfit for apple picking and love that you are sharing recipes!

    As an aside, just wanted to say that I loved your email on pants and to let you in on my own recent discovery – Gap Bi-stretch skinny ankle pants. I have longingly been searching for a replacement for my BR Sloan pants since they stopped making the original (and my husband shrunk my favorite navy ones) and these are it. Amazingly similar in fabric, fit and style. No sagging in the bottom or knees as day goes on, no waist gap! Tons of colors too. For reference, I am 0P in the Sloan and in these Gap I am 00P. Enjoy!

    Posted 9.16.17 Reply
  20. Michael @ Mile in My Glasses wrote:

    Wonderful snaps Jean, it looks like you had such a great time! I absolutely love apple pie – it’s a yearly tradition in this house that we can’t pass up! Ha!

    I hope you’ve had a lovely weekend so far!
    Michael
    https://www.mileinmyglasses.com

    Posted 9.16.17 Reply
  21. Rena wrote:

    The look you wore for the apple picking is extremely cute and I adore the perfect pictures. Thanks for sharing this lovely post.
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    http://www.dressedwithsoul.com

    Posted 9.16.17 Reply
  22. Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog wrote:

    Argh, your outfit is the cutest!
    I wish there were places to pick our own apples in Hong Kong!

    Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
    http://charmainenyw.com

    Posted 9.16.17 Reply

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