Every year, when fall arrives, the world seems to collectively declare pumpkin as the official flavor of the season. Pumpkin spice takes over store shelves, coffee shops and fast food menus. And while ...

Apple butter is essentially caramelized apple sauce — a fruit purée that slow-cooks with water or cider until the apple’s natural sugars turn a dark, toasty brown. The mixture is augmented with baking ...

Reduce oven temperature to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk apple butter, milk, and eggs until smooth. Add cinnamon, vanilla, ...

When Vera Zackuse of Marysville asked if anyone could share a recipe for oven-baked apple butter, three readers immediately fired off their favorite versions of this classic old-timer. Bothell cook ...

Peel and core the apples. I used an apple corer and slicer, but you can also use a potato peeler and a knife. From there, chop the apples into 1-inch chunks. Put all apples in a slow cooker that will ...

Over the weekend we traveled to Nashville, Ill., for our annual apple butter making day with family. My cousins, Bob and Helen Poirot, are the host family. We got off easy though, as they had all the ...

While the potatoes microwave, slice your jalapeño cheddar smoked sausage into bite-size pieces. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, toss the sausage ...

For me, it’s just not fall unless there is at least one apple picking outing. It’s been a family tradition since I was little — even though I actually fell out of an apple tree and broke my leg when I ...