It’s Pumpkin Season, and I love it! Autumn memories are filled with all things pumpkin ideatumn memories are filled with all things pumpkin from trips to the pumpkin patch to tasty recipes, carving and crafting, and more. Get 44 ideas here!
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Are you looking for something special to serve your guests this Thanksgiving? Well, this Pumpkin Pie Cocktail is sure to put some cheer and celebration into the day’s festivities!
Pumpkin Pie Cocktail
A Festive Recipe for a Holiday Celebration!
When you think of Thanksgiving, your mind immediately goes to great food. That delicious roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, and of course pumpkin pie is a must-have for dessert. These dishes are wonderful, but they tend to be the mainstays of every Thanksgiving dinner. So, how do you stand out, and make your celebration something to cheer about?
Make a holiday concoction perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Serve these Pumpkin Pie Cocktails! They are super quick and easy to make, and they taste amazing — it is like having pumpkin pie in a glass. YUM!
Pumpkin Pie Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients:
1 Ounce – Pumpkin Spice Liqueur
1 Ounce – Pecan Liqueur
2 Ounces – Sparkling Water (I used sparkling mineral water)
Ice Cubes
Brown Sugar (for rimming the glass)
Whipped Cream (optional)
Ground Cinnamon or Pumpkin Pie Spice (optional)
Directions:
Wet the rim of a Martini glass and dip in the Brown Sugar, set aside.
Place Ice Cubes in a beverage shaker.
Pour in the Pumpkin Spice Liqueur and the Pecan Liqueur.
Add the Sparkling Water.
Shake well.
Pour into a Martini glass.
Top with Whipped Cream.
Sprinkle with Ground Cinnamon or Pumpkin Pie Spice for garnish.
I know that you and your guests will love this special holiday cocktail. It is a nice and easy way to add a little something special to the celebration.
The fall season is a great time for remembering those cherished moments with family and friends. I am sure some of those memories include apples in some way — apple picking, baking with apples, crafting, or even an aromatic body scrub or bubble bath.
I am lucky enough to be a part of the Apple Event for #SoFabSeasons along with many other fabulous bloggers. I’m so happy to be sharing all of the Apple themed posts today from many wonderful members of the Social Fabric community. There is something for everyone. I know you will enjoy!
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I love the Fall Season! Everything about it is gorgeous and wonderful — the colors, the scents, the flavors, and the warmth of family and friends. Here is one of my favorite autumn bread recipes, but it is delicious any time of year! #SoFabSeasons
Caramel Apple Crumbly Bread
A Scrumptious Autumn Recipe
Want to make your home smell amazing? Bake this bread! This is a recipe I created as part of writing one of my books. My character, Mrs. Griffin, is famous for her baked delights, and her Caramel Apple Crumbly Bread does not disappoint.
The recipe is easy to prepare, and clean-up is a snap too. Your friends and family will love sharing this bread with you, and it makes a great homemade gift.
Caramels, Apple Pie Filling, Caramel Sauce, Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Granulated Sugar, Dark Brown Sugar, Butter, Eggs, Cinnamon, Cloves, and Nutmeg.
How-To:
Start by sifting your Flour into a large bowl.
Add the Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Salt, mix well.
Whisk in the ground Cinnamon, ground Cloves, and ground Nutmeg until evenly combined; set aside and allow the flour mixture to become aromatic.
If using whole Caramels, cut them into pieces; set aside.
Pour Apple Pie Filling into a medium bowl, and use a pastry blender to chop the apples into smaller pieces.
Mix Dark Brown Sugar, Butter, and flour in a small bowl; set aside.
In another large bowl (I use my stand mixer), Blend butter and Granulated Sugar until creamy.
Add Eggs, one at a time, and beat slightly after each addition.
Spoon your chopped apple pie filling into the butter mixture, and stir to combine.
Scatter in the caramel pieces or bits, leaving a handful aside for the topping. Mix well.
Heavily butter the baking pan getting into every corner. Dust with flour.
Pour a thin layer of batter into the bottom of the loaf pan.
Preheat oven to 350° F
Make Caramel Sauce (see my recipe)
Add Caramel Sauce to remaining bread batter, swirling it in for marbling — do not stir thoroughly.
Pour remaining batter into the loaf pan
Crumble the dark brown sugar topping mixture over the top, and dot with remaining caramel bits or pieces.
Bake 50-70 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. (It is a moist type bread, so if you hit caramel or apple, the toothpick may not be completely clean).
Check your bread about 20-30 minutes into baking, if it is browning quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil to slow browning. Keep in mind that this is a darker bread, however.
Let cool COMPLETELY in the baking pan on a wire rack.
Try this scrumptious Autumn bread recipe that makes your taste buds water The caramel, apples, and spices fills your home with the aromatic scents of Fall. Perfect for entertaining, gift giving, or anytime at all.
from: Life With Lorelai
Type: Bread
Serves: 1 Loaf
Ingredients:
1/3 Cup + handful - Caramels (cut into pieces or Caramel Bits) (handful for topping)
1 (21 oz. can) - Apple Pie Filling
1/2 Cup - Homemade Caramel Sauce (amount not exact, to desired)
Add the Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Salt, mix well.
Whisk in the Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cloves, and Ground Nutmeg until evenly combined; set aside and allow the flour mixture to become aromatic.
If using whole Caramels, cut them into pieces; set aside.
Pour Apple Pie Filling into a medium bowl, and use a pastry blender to chop the apples into smaller pieces.
Mix Dark Brown Sugar, 1 Tablespoon Butter, and 2 teaspoons flour in a small bowl; set aside.
In another large bowl (I use my stand mixer), Blend 1/4 Cup butter and Granulated Sugar until creamy.
Add Eggs, one at a time, and beat slightly after each addition.
Spoon your chopped apple pie filling into the butter mixture, and stir to combine.
Scatter in 1/3 Cup Caramel bits or pieces, Mix well.
Heavily butter the baking pan getting into every corner. Dust with flour.
Pour a thin layer of batter into the bottom of the loaf pan.
Preheat oven to 350° F
Make Homemade Caramel Sauce (see my recipe)
Add Homemade Caramel Sauce as desired to remaining bread batter, swirling it in for marbling -- do not stir thoroughly.
Pour remaining batter into the loaf pan
Crumble the dark brown sugar topping mixture over the top, and dot with remaining caramel bits or pieces.
Bake 50-70 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. (It is a moist type bread, so if you hit caramel or apple, the toothpick may not be completely clean).
Check your bread about 20-30 minutes into baking, if it is browning quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil to slow browning. Keep in mind that this is a darker bread, however.
Let cool COMPLETELY in the baking pan on a wire rack.
Notes
1.) You can split this recipe into 2 small loafs. Reduce baking time to 25-40 minutes.
Serving Suggestion: Makes a fantastic dessert topped with Vanilla Ice Cream and a Homemade Caramel Sauce drizzle.
A wonderfully easy Caramel Sauce perfect for drizzling desserts, stirring into coffee or tea, adding to recipes, and more. Delicious!
from: Life With Lorelai
Type: Sauce
Serves: 3/4 Cup
Ingredients:
3/4 Cup - Granulated Sugar
1/4 Cup - Dark Brown Sugar
1 Cup - Boiling Water
Directions:
Mix both Sugars and get the lumps out.
Spread sugar evenly over the bottom of a heavy skillet (i use cast iron).
Place over medium heat.
Stir gently with a wooden spoon, moving sugar constantly to the hottest pat of the pan until melted to a syrup.
Lower heat.
Very gradually add Boiling Water.
The sugar may become hard again, but it will melt in a few minutes.
Stir constantly to avoid scorching.
Simmer over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes (longer if needed) letting the hardened sugar re-melt, and allowing the syrup to reduce and thicken.slightly. (If it is too thick when cold, add a little hot water and boil again.
Notes
Clean-up may look daunting, but a little hot water and a scouring sponge melts the mess away in minutes.
This sauce is used in my Caramel Apple Crumbly Bread recipe.
If you love caramel and apples, you will absolutely adore this tasty Caramel Apple Crumbly Bread. Serve it for breakfast, brunch, coffee or tea, or even as a dessert topped with vanilla ice cream and a Homemade Caramel Sauce drizzle.
This recipe is part of the #SoFabSeasons Apples Event. Watch for the round-up next Friday, September 30th!
