“The Golden Crust on an Apple Pie”
What is it about fall that seems like PIE time? Now… I agree, that summertime is also Pie time with fresh berries and other summer fruits (peaches, plums and apricots). But isn’t there something special about Apple Pie in the fall? (and of course with Thanksgiving on the horizon…Pumpkin Pie? ummm…and my sister’s Minced Fruit Pie!).
And what is it that triggers a craving? Sometimes it doesn’t take much to create a craving which then, for me becomes a Quest! Maybe it was Norah Jones singing about “the golden crust on an apple pie…” that set me off but for some reason I have been craving Apple Pie; and not just ANY Apple Pie – a REALLY GOOD Apple Pie! (with a Golden Crust!)
So…I am off on a quest for the perfect Apple Pie (with a golden crust), when we visit the October Fall (and pumpkin) Festival at Schnepf Farm. With several food options available around the farm, we were attracted to the Country Store and Bakery for the type of food we prefer. (Not that the delicious aroma of BBQ, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, and Burgers filling the air wasn’t enticing, We just enjoy more fresh vegetables and salads in our meals).
There we were, being seated at a table (covered with a festive cloth) in the Country Store and Bakery, surrounded by antiques, country decor, country crafts and gifts, and shelves laden with jars of jam and jelly and PIES!
My radar was up and I spied the case of homemade pies as soon as we were seated…..”Dessert First” is a safe motto!
I perused the case before ordering my lunch (a healthy salad — always my first choice but crucial, when there is the possibility of a zag with dessert — especially with homemade pie on the menu!) The pies looked tasty and – just maybe – I would find THE PIE I have been searching for!
Not just me…but EVERYONE in the family, found sheer delight and satisfaction with dessert — especially the Apple Pie!
Schnepf Farm’s gets my vote for the BEST Apple Pie! (and, yes — it has a golden crust!)
What is yours?
