September and This N’ That
My friends can you believe it is the middle of September already? Where did Summer go?
I can’t say I am disappointed because I do like Autumn…My birthday is in November and I am romantic enough to love the crisp cool air and warm cozy fires in the fireplace, as I curl up with a good book and a cup of hot chocolate. And of course the beautiful sunsets of the Fall season. I do have a confession to make, the above photo is not here in Florida…it is from my home state of Kansas. As a child, I used to run through the fields of sunflowers on the farm where we lived. I have spoken of those times often on this blog.
“I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house.” ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne
And who doesn’t love the smells of Autumn like hot apple cider and an apple cinnamon dessert wafting out delicious aromas from your kitchen?
At our Bible Study this week, I layed out almond coconut chocolate chip cookies, pecan cookies, oatmeal raisin cookies and of course chocolate chip cookies on a beautiful leaf shaped platter….along with green Granny Smith apple chips and Fuji apple chips….and wonderful hot apple cider served in tall cups.
“I loved autumn, the one season of the year that God seemed to have put there just for the beauty of it.” ~ Lee Maynard
At last week’s Bible Study, I made this easy apple cinnamon dessert…and topped it with whipped cream. It was so good. (Recipe Below)
This is an easy recipe and I call it Easy Apple Cinnamon Dessert. The Bible Study ladies loved it and so did the Captain. He asked me why I only make it in the Fall (or September) as here in Florida, apples are plentiful all year round. I had to admit I did not have a good answer other than it was not September,… when thoughts of state Fairs and pick your own apple orchards and hay rack rides and corn field mazes and….well you get the idea. We are habitual aren’t we? Do you find you only make certain foods “in season” only?
Easy Apple Cinnamon Dessert
Ingredients
- 2-3 medium apples (any baking apple will work)
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (can use regular sugar if desired)
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- whipped cream or cool whip
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 and spray a 9X9 baking dish with baking spray
- Core and slice apples (peel if desired) add light brown sugar and cinnamon and mix well
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time. (Don't use a mixer as the cake will be more like bread pudding...ask me how I know this.)
- Add the flour, baking powder until just combined. (do not overbeat)
- Layer half the batter in the baking dish, followed by half the apple mixture. (You can arrange apples or just "spread" them..it really doesn't matter as they will cook and blend in the baking)
- Add remaining batter on top of the apples followed by remainder of the apples.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, checking for doneness. Add or subtract time as needed, but do not overbake.
- Spoon or cut into squares and serve with whipped cream topping
It was also a sad time for our nation this past week….and the Captain placed our flag at half mast. We are praying for our nation.
Blessings Always
1 Timothy 2:1-2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness
Hi Kari, and Happy Fall (officially)! Im just catching up from last week. Yes, a very sad week for our nation. I love your quoted scripture, and the secular quotes of the season. It is funny how we do typically make things only seasonally, as if our stomachs know what time of the year it is, lol. Your apple cinnamon looks great. Your Bible study group were treated well!
You treat your Bible study ladies so thoughtfully, Kari. I would love to have some of your apple dessert with whipped cream. Yes, I’m a seasonal cook, too!
Our nation badly needs prayers to turn evil to the light of Our Savior.
Kari, the sunflower fields are gorgeous! All of the treats you prepared for your Bible study look scrumptious. Seeing photos of the apple crisp is making me hungry. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe. I join you in praying for our nation. My heart has been heavy. Sweet friend, thanks for your beautiful post. Wishing you a peaceful week!
Dear Kari,
All of us need to pray for our country. We need God’s help badly. All your sweets looked absolutely delicious.
May you and your Captain be blessed.
Hugs,
Sandy
Sandy I am praying our nation wakes up and we realize people can have differences of opinion and still agree to disagree with no violence. There is too much hate in our country. Luv ya…❤️🙏🏻
Mmmm, I can’t wait to make this….. Love all your recipe’s! Thank you so much Kari. Can’t wait to see how your table will decorated and what recipe you choose to share for your birthday next month???
Love and miss your beautiful face,
Laura
Thank you for stopping by Laura and for your kind comments. The Captain knows that I spend the whole month of November celebrating my birthday…I like to spread out the celebration…I suggest a chocolate malt from DQ and before he can say anything…I say…’remember it is my birthday month”. and he just laughs and shakes his head but we head for Dairy Queen. Have a great and Blessed week. Hugs always🥰
I love your September post of all things delicious. It would be a blessing to be a part of your Bible study group. Kari, I pray for our nation and leaders. It is indeed a sad time 🙏🏻
Pam you are so sweet and you would be a welcome addition to our Bible Study group. I pray our country
will have a revival and learn to love one another. Hugs and Blessings my friend.❤️🙏🏻
Amen!
Such gorgeous photos Kari! I can almost smell the wonderful aromas coming from your kitchen! Your Easy Apple Cinnamon Dessert I’m sure was a big hit with your Bible Study Group, I think I can smell that too!
Thank you Jenna…I love the smells of cinnamon and apples….and the way it lingers in my kitchen…the only problem with that is I just eat a little bit more. I pray for you my friend and hope you are doing better and getting stronger. 🥰🙏🏻
Your apple recipe sounds yummy, I can’t wait to try it. It’s a sobering reminder of the tragedies and to stop and pray (1 Timothy) when I see all the flags at half-staff. Thank you for lowering yours. 🧡 Blessings to you and your Captain.
You are so kind Nannette and thank you for stopping by. I love the aromas of Autumn both inside with foods baking and outside with bon fires, hot dogs and marshmalllows roasting.
Yes, I know prayer works (I am evidence of that) and that God is in control…I pray for an awakening. Blessings always