A slice of Comfort: Homemade Apple Pie

 

There is something about a homemade apple pie that feels like comfort in a dish. The smell of cinnamon and apples baking in the oven makes the whole house feel warm and inviting- it’s like a hug you can eat. 

What I love most about baking apple pie from scratch is how simple it really is. A buttery crust, a pile of fresh apples, a sprinkle of sugar, and a dash of cinnamon come together, to create pure magic. Whether you’re baking for family, friends, or just because you need a cozy treat for yourself, apple pie never disappoints. 

Enjoy it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or let it cool and savor it with a hot cup of coffee. Either way, homemade apple pie has a way of turning an ordinary day into something special. 

So grab those apples and let’s bake some memories! 

Apple Pie was sooo good….

Ingredients 

1 package of pastry for a 9 inch double-crust pie

3/4 cup white sugar, or more to taste

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

6 cups thinly sliced apples

1 tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 egg

1 tablespoon water

Directions 

*Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C)

*Line a 9 inch pie dish with one pastry crust; set second one aside.

*Combine 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Add more sugar if your apples are tart. 

*Layer apple slices in the prepared pie dish, sprinkling each layer with cinnamon sugar mixture. 

*Dot top layer with small pieces of butter. Cover with top crust and flute the edges to seal.

*Beat egg with 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash; brush the top crust with the egg wash. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. 

*Bake pie on the lowest rack of the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until golden brown and filling bubbles, 30 to 35 minutes more. 

*Serve warm or cold.

DIY canvas print project

I have needed to add several pictures to my family wall.  I had 3 8x10 pictures printed at Walmart for this project.  I also picked up 10 canvas’s for a great price of $11.97.  That will give extra to keep wall updated.  The black paint also came from Walmart for only 97 cents. 

I painted the edges black.  As you can see it doesn’t have to be perfect as the picture will be covering most of it up. Be sure to prep your space, I placed a clear trash bag to keep mess at a minimal level.  I am always quite a messy crafter. 

Then you use modge podge on the canvas using a foam brush.  Sweeping it on with long strokes. Once that has dried then you will apply two coats of modge podge on top of the picture.  If you choose you can seal with a clear acrylic sealant. 

This is a super easy project that anyone can do.  Give it a try and you will see how easy it is to produce the look of the expensive canvas prints on a budget.  

 

Brooks meeting football players

Brooks acting shy.  PK3 had a blast with their football buddies today and at the pep rally!  Go Donkeys!!! Brooks really enjoyed meeting all the football guys. 

Love our small school system.  They love our children. 

 

Hattie in Dance Program

Hattie has began our local dance program.  Isn’t she the cutest little girl ever?  I know she is going to excel in this program.  She will enjoy interacting with the other students as well. She is full of sass, am so proud of her.  

I am so excited to watch her progress with her dance lessons.  She is so full of  joy and laughter.  I know if they have a recital I will be there as well.  

Blessing Box Monday

This was what was in box Monday after work.  Yikes not much at all. Am glad I kept some food back to add today.  Sure pray the people who need food gets something.   I know I can’t fill the box every week.  Wish I could but like everyone else we are on a budget. 

Of course what food I added today did not fill the box but there is a few good items to help. One of the spaghetti meal kits and bean burrito meal kit was in this blessing box reload.  Did see where all hygiene products was gone except for the playtex. I have more hygiene products I need to add to the box.  

Blessing Box Sunday

This is how the box looked mid morning Sunday.  I picked up about $40 in food this weekend for blessing box.  I decided to keep half of the food and put in Monday after I got off work.  I’ve heard that one person will take everything in the box.  I really don’t care but would like to bless more than a person.  

The box I use is next to the high school.  I’m thinking my next reload that I am going to do snack bags geared to school age students students.  Am thinking a drink, chips, granola bars, and such. I bought gallon ziplock bags to put items in.  So they can grasp and go. 

On bottom shelf I put hygiene products.  Several items I had but wasn’t ever going to use.  Next time I plan on putting individual toilet paper, laundry soap and small bottles of dish soap.  

We are so blessed and I want to help others in need.  This is just a small way I can help others. If everyone placed a few cans of food or even a loaf of bread we would be able to help so many more people in need.   I personally plan on putting food in the Blessing Box every two weeks.  Depending on my budget.  

This week I put spaghetti, spaghetti sauce and a can of green beans in a ziplock bag. Made a couple of them.  Then I made up a bag of tortillas, refried beans, red enchilada sauce, and a Spanish rice.  I thought the meal kits would be kinda cool to put in the blessing boxes.  

 

Smoking’ Joes Rib Ranch

In our rural area this is a tasty BBQ joint.  The food is always so good.  We ordered a three meat platter. Came with two sides.  Our favorite is fries and fried okra. We had enough leftovers that we can have it for lunch tomorrow.  Our meal was $26.00.  Break it down to $13.00 each, then with us having leftovers it made it around $6.50 each meal.  That’s economical for eating out these days. 

This is some of the decorations in the building.  I am not sure if I have ever taken pictures of inside the restaurant. 

Since our community is known for growing watermelons this wall design is a good fit.  If you’re ever in Rush Springs Oklahoma stop by and get some of the best BBQ you will ever taste.