Picking Apples and Easy Applesauce Cake Recipes
Are you ready to grab your sweater and head for the nearest apple orchard? Before you get in the car, you might want to make a few preparations first.
Planning the perfect apple picking day trip means you’ll need to either contact your local orchard or look at their website. You will want to know their days and hours of operation, their costs, and whether they take cards or are cash only. Do you have to pre-pay or buy tickets online? Is there a calendar of events? You may want to attend (or avoid) festivals and other activities. Will you need to bring bags or baskets?
Depending on your location, prime apple picking season is Labor Day through Halloween. Be sure to plan for any weather contingency—bring bug spray and sunscreen, dress in layers, and bring water to keep hydrated. Don’t forget to bring hand sanitizer, food if you’re planning to picnic, and a camera to capture those wonderful memories.
Below are some recipes for that fall favorite, applesauce cake. Some ways to take the apple flavor up a notch? Add ½ to ¾ cup of chopped apples to the cake batter or slice some apples and layer on top before baking.
Apple picking is an age-old tradition. It can be a fun time for the whole family, and make us feel connected to the earth. And the best part… with these great recipes, the fun doesn’t end when you get home.