Oh dear me, I need to get out my feather duster for this blog. The days keep getting away from me. Yep, it's been a very busy few months and it looks like things will stay that way for awhile. I'm happy to report, that despite all the activities around here, I've donned my apron and honest-to-goodness apple pie production is back in full swing. And rightly so! Tis the season, after all. 
Two of my favorites this past week included a Dutch Apple pie (recipe here) and a Swedish Apple pie, recipe compliments of Kate. (Thanks again for sharing this!) I love both these pies so much, not only because they are nourishingly good, but because they're both really easy and relatively quick to throw together. If you are intimidated by making or working with pastry crust or just want to cut back on your starches, give them a whirl if you haven't already. The Dutch Apple has a bottom crust, (think frozen ready-made if you must), however, the topping is a crumbly 
mixture of flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter, that is sprinkled over the apples instead of a top crust. The Swedish Apple pie is similar, but has no bottom pastry at all, so it's a snap to make. Kind of like a traditional apple crisp, but with a nutty dough "crust" that is spread over the apples and that bakes up like a sweet crunchy cookie. I used my food processor to chop nuts and combine the dough. Actually, any apple pie is, in my opinion, perfect fall food. Anywho...besides enjoying pie for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (just kidding--but not really!), I'm getting back into a stitchy mood again, enjoying old movies in the evening when the day is done, and listening to Prairie Home Companion, which celebrates it's 35th year on the air. Quite an accomplishment. I think I've been a listener from the start, which is kind of scary. Didn't realize it had been that long. I do know, that I've missed some shows now and then and love that there's access to all of them thanks to modern technology. Go to the archives here for a little comfort and comic relief.
Like vanilla ice cream, I find it goes very well with apple pie.
Oh boy, does that pie ever look good!
I haven't listened to Prarie Home Companion in a long time. Thank you for the link to the archives. I will enjoy that. My computer is in the kitchen, so I'll most likely be listening as I cook, or do some crafting at the kitchen table....a perfect way to spend these cooler, rainy days.
Posted by: Lena | October 20, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Looks so yummy. I love fall.
Blessings,
Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth | October 20, 2008 at 11:05 AM
Yum , I can almost smell the goodness of those pies. I might try the recipe with the crust on the bottom.
Posted by: Cele | October 20, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Apple pie & ice cream... Could life get any better? Your pies smell great! I'll take a piece of each please. :-)
Posted by: Velma | October 20, 2008 at 01:17 PM
oh that looks delicious! mm mm!
Posted by: Yin | October 20, 2008 at 03:45 PM
Looks yummy. I made a Sour Cream Apple Pie last week and it was great. Right now I've just been lazy. I dip some sliced apples in caramel and just go to town!
Posted by: AJ | October 20, 2008 at 04:08 PM
YUMMY!!! Tis the season for these wonderful comfort food recipes to find their way out of the ol' recipe box!
Becky
Posted by: Sweet Cottage Dreams | October 20, 2008 at 04:49 PM
They look so good! I listen to Prairie Home Companion on our PBS radio too--I just love that show! Did you catch the movie with Meryl streep in it?
Posted by: Suzanne | October 20, 2008 at 05:11 PM
That looks scrumptious! A little bit of Ice cream and coffee.....Yum!!!
I have never heard of Prairie Home companion, I'm on my way to the archives..thanks for posting them :)
Posted by: Lissa | October 20, 2008 at 08:22 PM
A perfect fall treat!
Posted by: kelly | October 21, 2008 at 10:40 AM