It's not yet officially winter, but it seems to have arrived early here. It's 26 degrees right now and has barely reached above freezing for days now. The natural world outside my window is a misty sugar-sprinkled wonderland. The field behind my house white with frost. Just looking out there makes me want to wrap a shawl around my shivering shoulders. But that's not all that's chillin' round here. Nope. We've got our eye on pie.
But anything will do really, just to have the oven on. The aroma of apples and cinnamon makes it all the nicer.
The girls and I have been busy with lots of things--and not just pie. All our various little enterprises keep us bustling about. Bustling about is ideal when it's cold outside. And also if you plan to eat pie. Often. As we do.
As for our little patty pies here, we just used a plain old apple pie recipe and tossed in a handful of fresh cranberries to lend a festive flair. No top crust here, the pastry will be folded over the filling and left open in the middle. Makes an easy little pie for breakfast on Christmas morning. Or anytime! Like now.
I love the little pies....mmmm. It smells so nice when pies are baking! It's funny, at about 49 degrees out today, I'm cold. I don't know if my southern blood could stand a Northwest Winter! I've enjoyed your blog for years now..seems there's always something to inspire me when I take a peek! Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Jackie | December 06, 2011 at 10:56 AM
I can almost smell the pies baking. They look delicious! My favoite spices are cinnamon, cloves and ginger. I just might take your lead and have pies for Christmas breakfast. YUM..
Right now it is 73 degrees. I'm ready for it to cool down some. No snow down here in the south, but I wish it would for Christmas. The last time we had snow was in 1989. Then it was enough snow to stay on the ground for a week. I was happy.
I'm wishing you and yours happy baking.
Posted by: Velma | December 06, 2011 at 01:54 PM
Thanks for sharing your tasty treat. Your blog is looking perfect for the season!
Posted by: Mom Wald | December 06, 2011 at 05:47 PM
I think I just dreamed I was smelling my mom's apple pie in the air. We're all stuffed as we had dinner at Sayler's Old Country Kitchen in E. Portland.. near Mall 205. What a yummy meal they serve!!
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Posted by: Teresa Kasner | December 06, 2011 at 06:56 PM
Oh my those look wonderful!
Posted by: melinda b | December 06, 2011 at 10:04 PM
Oh, those look so yummy, I've only made blueberry ones. I love your banner and blog look, it's so festive :)
Posted by: Judy | December 07, 2011 at 05:54 AM
those pies look so perfect in their little dishes!! They must be a delight to create:)
Posted by: Sara | December 07, 2011 at 07:34 AM
Any easy way of making pie is way up there on my list. I may have to give this a whirl when my oven is on later today. Keep bustling!
Posted by: Vee | December 08, 2011 at 05:05 AM
Mmmm....now you have me craving apple pie!
Posted by: Suzanne | December 08, 2011 at 06:51 AM