Easy to Conjure: DIY Witch Broom for Halloween

 

Annual Witch Rides Come One Come All October 31st | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #DIY #halloween

Happy Wednesday!

The Annual Witch Rides are just 23 days away. . .

Time to dust off your broom, polish your shoes and buy a new hat!

If you’re in need of a new broom for the Witching Hour,

here’s one that’s easy to conjure!

DIY Witch Broom | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #DIY #halloween

I picked a crooked limb for my broom from a pile of downed limbs

and branches and gave it a coat of black craft paint.

DIY Witch Broom | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #DIY #halloween

Next I gathered a partial roll of black mesh left over from ‘Brella, the Floating Witch,

and some back Halloween picks, along with a black cable tie.

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I gathered the mesh around the limb and zipped it up with the cable tie,

tucking the picks underneath the tie to hold them in place,

and then cutting off the excess.

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I tied a little more mesh to make a knot to conceal the cable tie.

 Crow stake with witch hat | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #DIY #halloween

Since every good witch loves holiday sparkle, I attached

some orange and black Halloween tinsel garland leftover

from my Halloween Treat Cones.

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A sparkly spider pick was added as the final touch, glued under the knot.

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This DIY broom assembly took less than 30 minutes,

making me happier than a witch in a broom factory!

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It’s not Halloween without a smiling Jack. . .

Crow stakes for Halloween | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #DIY #halloween

And a crow or five. . .

Crow on Pumpkin for Halloween | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #DIY #halloween

And a pile of pumpkins, the wartier, the better!

 Pumpkins | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #DIY #halloween

Pumpkins with crow for Halloween | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #DIY #halloween

DIY Witch Broom | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #DIY #halloween

DIY Witch Broom | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #DIY #halloween

Crow, pumpkin, smiling JOL for Halloween | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #DIY #halloween

Crow stake Halloween | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #DIY #halloween

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Halloween Giveaway! | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #recipes #Halloween #witch

The lucky witches and winners of ‘Home is Where the Broom Is’

7th Annual Halloween Giveaway are:

Clara W.  | Sue B. | Patricia S. | Pat S. | Robyn S. | Karen B. | Ann W.

Your goodies are on their way, thanks to all who entered! <|;>)

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Annual Witch Rides October 31st

Come One Come All!

Annual Witch Rides Come One Come All October 31st | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #DIY #halloween

 *Boo!*

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How to Create a Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece

Learn how to create a Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece for fall or for your Thanksgiving table.

They’re easy and fun to create and the succulents can be transplanted after pumpkin season.  

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Happy Monday!

It’s always a happy Monday for me when I join my blogging friends

for some flower therapy and Monday Morning Blooms!

You can find my blogging friends’ links to their floral inspiration at the bottom of this post.

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Pumpkin Season is my favorite season and I’m sharing a fun DIY in celebration,

Succulent-Topped Pumpkins!

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Warning:

This project is easy and addictive and will have you returning to the garden center

or ordering more cuttings online to create these centerpieces

for your home or Thanksgiving table!

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I’ve seen these Succulent Pumpkins all over Pinterest for several years now and

 this project seemed a little intimidating as I didn’t have any experience with succulents.

I’m happy to say that this couldn’t be an easier project for a succulent novice!

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It does take a fair number of succulents for this project, but the good news is they will last

for months on your pumpkin and when it’s time to trade in your pumpkin

for boughs of holly in December, you can remove them from the moss

and transplant them in another container.

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To start this project you’ll need a pumpkin.

Choose one with a low stem or remove / cut your stem without damaging the pumpkin.

You’ll also need  some spaghnum moss or moss of choice.

Sphagnum moss will absorb and hold moisture and which will help cuttings root.

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You’ll also need some spray adhesive.

Spray the back of your moss with adhesive and place it on the top of your pumpkin,

lightly pressing down to help it adhere.

When you have the moss foundation attached the top of your pumpkin

you’re ready for the fun part, adding your succulents!

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I used a combination of succulents in pots I found at Lowe’s

and succulent cuttings I ordered online.

Using the cuttings is affordable as you can get a larger variety that way,

and are easy to attach as they don’t have any roots.

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To attach your succulents to your moss, you’ll need some glue.

I used a hot glue gun, but you could also use a clear gel craft glue.

Note: While the thought of using hot glue on the base or tip of a root cutting

seems cruel, succulents are very resilient and it will not harm them.

Apply a little glue on the base of the succulent to attach it to the moss, it doesn’t take much.

The advantage of using a hot glue over a craft glue is that it dries almost immediately.

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Start in the center of your pumpkin adding your taller succulents.

Audition them first, laying them out to see how you like your design before gluing them in.

You can leave some of the moss exposed or cover it completely

depending on how many succulents you have.

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To help fill in the space and to add some additional texture and interest,

I added a few pine cones and some acorns for a touch of fall to my gray pumpkin.

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When using pots of succulents, remove the dirt from the roots,

cutting away most of the root, while trying not to cringe. :)

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Place a small amount of glue on the end and press into place onto your moss,

making sure the little roots are covered or tucked out of sight

underneath some larger succulent leaves.

Note: If you have succulents that you can taking cuttings from, allow the ends to dry out

and callous over before adding them to your moss.

If you order cuttings online, by the time you receive them, the ends

will have already dried out and be ready to use.

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These mini tiger striped pumpkins are fun to create, requiring just a few cuttings!

You can make them in under 5 minutes and they

 would make cute place card holders for Thanksgiving or party favor!

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After your glue is dry and everything is set, give your creation a mist of water.

Repeat twice a week to moisten the moss and hydrate any new little roots.

  Succulents are more at risk from being over watered than under watered.

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Treat your Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece like a houseplant:

Place it by a window or sheltered porch area with indirect/filtered sunlight.

Protect it from freezing temperatures if it’s in a sheltered outdoor area and

keep it away from blowing heat vents indoors,

that would cause temperature fluctuations.

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When you’re ready to retire your pumpkin for the season,

remove the moss layer of succulents and repot together or separate the plants

and pot individually using a Cactus / Succulent Soil Mix.

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Lola and Sophie | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #dogs #fall #pumpkin #succulents #DIY

Lola and Sophie says this is a dog gone easy project!

Sophie on porch | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #dogs #fall #pumpkin #succulents #DIY

Visit my talented friends to see their floral inspiration this week:

Pam at Everyday Living

Lidy at FrenchGardenHouse

Shirley at Housepitality Designs

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Weekend Waterview from Lake Norman

 

Weekend Waterview Lake Norman Maple tree | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

Happy Sunday!

Here’s a little weekend waterview from Lake Norman.

Weekend Waterview Lake Norman Maple tree | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

We’ve enjoyed a week of beautiful Carolina blue skies and crisp fall weather

with mornings in the 40s and highs in the low 70s. . . sign me up for more!

Maple tree | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

The Autumn Blaze Maple is showing the first signs of fall color.

Weekend Waterview Lake Norman | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #lake #boating #LKN

Fall is my favorite time of year and I hope it’s here to stay!

Weekend Waterview Lake Norman | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #lake #boating #LKN

There has been a fair amount of activity on the lake for October thanks to Mother Nature. . .

Kayaks Lake Norman | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #lake #boating #LKN

Taking advantage of the sunshine and warm fall days.

Boating Lake Norman | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #lake #boating #LKN

Sailboat Lake Norman | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #lake #boating #LKN

Sailboat Lake Norman | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #lake #boating #LKN

Lola and Sophie say it’s perfect weather for a boat ride . . .

Lola and Sophie ready for pontoon ride | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #lake #boating #dogs #bichonfrise #LKN

Boating with dogs | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #lake #boating #dogs #bichonfrise #LKN

Boating with dogs | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #lake #boating #dogs #bichonfrise #LKN

And think it’s perfect napping weather too. 🐾🐾

Lola and Sophie napping on pontoon | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #lake #boating #dogs #bichonfrise #LKN

Lola and Sophie napping on pontoon | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #lake #boating #dogs #bichonfrise #LKN

Hope you’re enjoying some beautiful fall weather where you are.

♥ Happy Sunday ♥

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Homemade Vanilla Extract for Holiday Baking and Gifting!

Get a head start on your holiday baking and gifting with Homemade Vanilla Extract!

It comes together in five minutes and is ready to use in two months, improving as it ages.

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I’m sharing an easy DIY and gift in anticipation of holiday baking,

Homemade Vanilla Extract!

While it comes together in five minutes, it takes a minimum of two months for the

flavor to develop so you can start now and have it ready for baking and gifting in December.

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Homemade vanilla extract will have the same great, if not better flavor, and

you can make it for less than half of the $5 an ounce price at the grocery store!

Pure vanilla extract, $5 an oz. at the grocery store, make your own for less than half! | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #foodgift #DIY #vanilla #Christmas

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To make homemade vanilla extract you’ll need two ingredients, vanilla beans and vodka.

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There are three main varieties of vanilla beans, Madagascar, Tahitian and Mexican.

Madagascar vanilla beans are processed using the “Bourbon” curing method

and known for their sweet sweet, creamy characteristics. Tahitian vanilla is

more floral and fruity and Mexican vanilla has a spicy-sweet flavor.

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Vanilla beans are graded “A” and “B”. Grade A beans are best for baking and have a higher moisture

content, while grade B beans are more concentrated and better suited for extract.

To make my extract, I used Grade B Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans.

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To make your extract you’ll want to use 5 – 6 beans per 8 oz. of vodka.

My package had 10 beans so I used 5 per 8 oz. jar. You don’t need top shelf vodka

to make vanilla, use a mid-range brand that you would drink that’s 70 to 90 proof.

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Split your beans with a knife or cut with kitchen shears so the vanilla caviar / seeds are exposed.

 I like the look of the beans whole, but you can cut your beans into smaller

pieces to help them release more seeds and steep and more quickly if you prefer.

Make sure to add any seeds / caviar stuck to knife or scissors to your jars, that’s the good part!

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Place your beans in your jars and add the vodka to cover completely,

cutting beans as necessary so they’re completely submerged.

You’ll want a bottle that has a leak proof, airtight seal,

like these bottles that have swing bottle stopper.

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When your beans are completely covered, close your jars and give them a shake.

Store your vanilla at room temperature and out of direct sunlight.

Shake a couple of times a week initially or once a day if you can remember

as the seeds will settle to the bottom.

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Alternatively you can steep your beans in a large mason jar.

Add 10 – 12 beans to a jar, cover with 16 oz. vodka.

Cut the beans down to size so they’re completely submerged in the vodka.

After two months, use a funnel to transfer vanilla to gift bottles.

You’ll find links to different size bottles at the bottom of this post.

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Now the fun part, decorating the bottles for gifts!

I picked some ribbon at Hobby Lobby, along with a miniature Christmas tree topper.

All Hobby Lobby’s Christmas merchandise is 40% off.

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I threaded the end of the coil of the tree topper through the end of the latch,

spinning it to catch the other end of the latch to secure it to the top of the bottle,

and tied on a ‘Merry Christmas With Love’ tag.

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The longer the vanilla steeps, the better the flavor!

This is the gift that keeps on giving, here’s a fun tip:

As you use your vanilla, top off your bottle with more vodka and give it a shake.

Unused aged vanilla extract (with the beans fully submerged) will last several years.

Once you begin using the vanilla and adding more alcohol after each use,

the beans will eventually need to be replaced.

Remove the old beans, add fresh ones, shake, and continue to use/refill.

Aged extract, without beans, will last indefinitely.

 Vanilla extract is most commonly made with vodka, but you can also use bourbon, rum or brandy.

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My 750 ml bottle of vodka was $13 and my vanilla beans were $15 so the

 cost of 16 oz. of vanilla extract was $1.75 an ounce and I have 9 oz. of vodka

left, plenty for mixing some

Rudolph’s Concentrated Christmas Mischief Cocktails in December.

 Rudolph’s Concentrated Christmas Mischief Cocktail | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #cocktail #Christmas

 *hiccup* :)

Happy Extracting and Baking!

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Fall Nesting with Transferware in the Potting Shed

Fall Nesting with Transferware in the Potting Shed | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

Happy Monday!

Can you believe we’re on the cusp of October? Where did September go?

Limelight hydrangeas in brown transferware pitcher | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

I took some time out to enjoy a little fall nesting in Potting Shed

and to celebrate my favorite season.

Limelight hydrangeas and brown transferware | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

I’m a lover of brown transferware and ironstone anytime of year,

but fall is when it really shines.

Birdhouse and Harvest Time by Johnson Brothers sauce boat with bird nest | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

 I pulled out some pieces to give them their due and for some tabletop fun. . .

Fall Nesting Twig Flatware | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

And to feather my nest twig by twig.

Fall Nesting with Transferware in the Potting Shed | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

 Williamsburg Aviary by Wedgwood is designed for nesting,

no matter what the season.

Fall Nesting with Transferware in the Potting Shed | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

Join me for a cuppa hydrangeas and a Staffordshire Bouquet. . .

Staffordshire Bouquet and hydrangeas | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

Johnson Brothers Staffordshire Bouquet | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

Limelight Hydrangeas have begun their fall metamorphosis and the blooms

 will continue to burnish and deepen to a bronzy-hue.

Fall Nesting with Transferware in the Potting Shed | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

Their faded beauty pairing with the soft brown edges of

the transferware and white pumpkins.

Autumn’s Delight by Johnson Brothers with its multi-colored fruit pattern is evocative of harvest season.

Autumn’s Delight by Johnson Brothers | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

 You can see at an Autumn’s Delight Alfresco Fall Table, HERE.

Autumn’s Delight by Johnson Brothers | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

Royal Staffordshire Clarice Cliff ‘Charlotte’ | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

I couldn’t resist the pretty flower basket details of

Royal Staffordshire Clarice Cliff ‘Charlotte’.

Royal Staffordshire Clarice Cliff ‘Charlotte’ | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

You can see it at a

Fall Alfresco Tablescape with a Touch of Blue, HERE.

Royal Staffordshire Clarice Cliff ‘Charlotte’ | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

To pair with the transferware, I added some abandoned nests. . .

Fall Nesting with Transferware in the Potting Shed | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

Sauce boats are serving up hydrangea blooms. . .

Transferware sauce boat with hydrangeas | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

Transferware sauce boat with hydrangeas | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

Transferware sauce boat with hydrangeas | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

T & R Boote Aesthetic Movement Brown Transferware Harvest Pattern Sauce Boat | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

A little bird cottage offers some nesting details,

complete with stone chimney, planter, metal roof and fencing.

Birdhouse and fall nesting table in the Potting Shed | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

Ironstone pitcher with hydrangeas | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

Fall Nesting with Transferware in the Potting Shed | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

Fall Nesting with Transferware in the Potting Shed | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

Nesting Details:

Transferware / vintage

Woven charger mats / World Market, several years ago

Twig Flatware / Pier 1

Napkins / Hobby Lobby

Hydrangeas in basket in Potting Shed | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

Hope you’re enjoying a little fall nesting weather where you are!

Fall Nesting with Transferware in the Potting Shed | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #fall #transferware

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Quick and Easy Apple and Brie Galette with Pomegranate

Creamy Brie meets fall apples in an easy galette; dusted with cinnamon,

sprinkled with slivered almonds, drizzled with honey and topped with

pomegranate seeds for a bright burst of sweet and tart.

Quick and Easy Apple and Brie Galette with Pomegranate | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #easy #apple #dessert #fall #recipes

Happy Friday! How about a quick and easy dessert to kick off the weekend?

Apple and Brie Galette comes together in 10 minutes, easier than apple pie

to celebrate apple season!

Quick and Easy Apple and Brie Galette with Pomegranate | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #easy #apple #dessert #fall #recipes

This Apple and Brie Galette is a sweet repeat from deep in the archives and part of

a book review with The Novel Bakers from 2014.

It’s worthy of its own post so I’m sharing it again in case you need a quick and easy fall dessert.

Quick and Easy Apple and Brie Galette with Pomegranate | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #easy #apple #dessert #fall #recipes

Galettes are easy, free-form, rustic tarts made with a single crust of pastry.

You can use refrigerated pie crust or frozen puff pastry to make a quick galette,

or of course your favorite pastry recipe.

Quick and Easy Apple and Brie Galette with Pomegranate | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #easy #apple #dessert #fall #recipes

In addition to pie crust here are the ingredients you’ll need:

Apples

Brie

Brown Sugar

Sliced Almonds

Cinnamon

Honey

Butter

Pomegranate Arils / Seeds

Quick and Easy Apple and Brie Galette with Pomegranate ingredients | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #easy #apple #dessert #fall #recipes

Use any variety baking apple such as Braeburn, Honeycrisp, Jonathan / Jonagold, or Granny Smith.

Slice your apples, leaving the peel on to keep it quick and easy, or peel if you prefer.

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Top your pie crust with sliced Brie, brown sugar, sliced almonds and cinnamon.

Add thinly sliced apples (peeled or unpeeled).

Drizzle the top with honey, dot with butter, and fold edges over to form your crust.

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Brushed the crust with egg wash and sprinkled a little sugar on the pie crust edge.

Bake 20 – 25 minutes until crust is golden.

Allow to cool and firm up slightly before cutting and garnish with

pomegranate seeds.

Quick and Easy Apple and Brie Galette with Pomegranate | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #easy #apple #dessert #fall #recipes

Easy and delicious!

Quick and Easy Apple and Brie Galette with Pomegranate | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #easy #apple #dessert #fall #recipes

The pomegranate arils add a bright burst of tart and sweet.

If you don’t want the hassle of peeling a pomegranate, you can find arils

ready to eat in the produce section of most grocery stores this time of year.

Quick and Easy Apple and Brie Galette with Pomegranate | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #easy #apple #dessert #fall #recipes

 

Apple and Brie Galette with Pomegranate Seeds

Celebrate apple season with these easy dessert.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, Brie, dessert, easy, pomegranate, rustic
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 Refrigerated Pie Crust
  • 4 oz. Brie Cheese
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Sliced Almonds
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 Apples, thinly sliced (peeled or unpeeled)
  • 1 - 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 egg
  • Pomegranate Arils / Seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place prepared pie crust on parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Top pie crust with sliced Brie, brown sugar, sliced almonds and cinnamon, leaving a 2-inch border along the edge of crust.
  • Top next with thinly sliced apples (peeled or unpeeled), fanning apple slices out.
  • Drizzle the top with honey, dot with 1 tablespoon cubed butter, and fold edges over to form your crust.
  • Brush the crust with egg wash (egg beaten with a little water) and sprinkle a little sugar on the pie crust edge.
  • Bake at 375 degrees 20 - 25 minutes until crust is golden. Allow to cool and firm up slightly before cutting and garnish with pomegranate seeds.

Notes

Use any variety baking apple such as Granny Smith, Braeburn, Honeycrisp, Jonathan or Jonagold.

This recipe was adapted from

 The Forest Feast: Simple Vegetarian Recipes from My Cabin in the Woods

by Erin Gleeson.

The Forest Feast Gatherings by Erin Gleeson | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

I highly recommend all of Erin’s books, including The Forest Feast Gatherings.

Quick and Easy Apple and Brie Galette with Pomegranate | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #easy #apple #dessert #fall #recipes

Celebrate apple season and find a harvest of Fresh Picked Apple Recipes for Fall,  HERE.

Fresh Picked Apple Recipes for Fall | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #apple #recipes #fall #desserts #salads #soup #cocktails

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Halloween Witch Craft: ‘Brella the Floating Witch

Celebrate Halloween with a fun little “witch craft” and conjure

a floating witch using an umbrella from the dollar store.

Floating Umbrella Witch DIY for Halloween | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

Happy Thursday! I’m revisiting a fun little “witch craft” today.

Black Hat Society Members and followers might remember this

DIY Floating Witch from a few years ago.

This is a fun project that will have you cackling with glee and is easy

to conjure using an umbrella from the dollar store!

Floating Umbrella Witch DIY for Halloween | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

‘Brella, as I like to call her, <|;>) got a petticoat refresh,

 along with a lacy overlay ‘skirt’ with some feather boa trim.

The original DIY details are below, along with new photos and her frilly skirt update.

Floating Umbrella Witch DIY for Halloween | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

Additionally, you’ll find 15 more creative crafts from my

 blogging friends with their links at the bottom of this post.

Use an umbrella from the dollar store to create a floating witch for Halloween! | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

This fun DIY starts with a pair of witch legs and an umbrella.

I picked up an umbrella at Dollar Tree. Open the umbrella and break off the handle below the spring that keeps it open. This was easy to do with a dollar store umbrella, just bending the handle back and forth until it snapped off.  If you’re using an umbrella you already have or one that’s more substantial, you might need a pair of pliers or snips to cut off the handle.

Floating Umbrella Witch DIY for Halloween | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

Fire up your broom and fly to craft store. You’ll need a pair of witch legs, I got mine at Hobby Lobby on clearance for $8.00.

Note: Hobby Lobby doesn’t have any Halloween merchandise this year so check Michaels, Target or Walmart.

 I had black chenille stems and a roll of black mesh in my supplies left over from my Witch is In Wreath. I found some 6-inch wide glittery tulle in 25 yard rolls in orange and black to match the legs at Hobby Lobby. I used two rolls of black and one of orange.

DIY Floating Umbrella Witch for Halloween | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

To conceal the sticks in the witch legs, I used the black mesh, bunching it up and threading the stick with the mesh.

Use an umbrella from the dollar store to create a floating witch for Halloween! | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

Next I wove the black mesh under the umbrella stretchers to give her “skirt” some volume.

Use an umbrella from the dollar store to create a floating witch for Halloween! | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

Cut your tulle in lengths long enough to hang down to create a skirt and loop them or to tie onto the umbrella stretchers. You’ll want to play around with your tulle and cut it to your desired lengths, depending on the length of your witch legs. I like when the lengths of tulle vary and they’re not all the same.

Every good witch needs some bling, so I added some glittery spiders that I had and I picked up a couple of rolls of sparkly tulle with sequins that I found at Michaels for 70% off.

DIY Floating Umbrella Witch for Halloween | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

Once I had the upper part of the witch legs covered in mesh, I tied them off with black chenille stems, then tied them together. I had to use a little hot glue to keep the chenille stems in place and from slipping on the sticks of the legs.

DIY Floating Umbrella Witch for Halloween | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

I used a couple of chenille stems twisted around the remaining part of the umbrella stem and used them to secure the witch legs to suspend them from the umbrella.

DIY Floating Umbrella Witch for Halloween | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

Here’s a view from underneath with her “bloomers” showing! Make your witch petticoat as full as you want, varying the lengths of your tulle, no need to be perfect.

Use an umbrella from the dollar store to create a floating witch for Halloween! | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

To hang the umbrella witch, I slipped a chenille stem under the ‘button’ on the top of the umbrella, twisting it around to make a secure loop.

DIY Floating Umbrella Witch for Halloween | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

Update 2020:

To refresh Brella’s petticoat, I picked up a couple of rolls of glttery tulle ribbon,

tying them to the umbrella stretchers.

I found the silver confetti glitter ribbon at Hobby Lobby this year in the fabric area and

 orange glitter tulle ribbon came from JOANN fabric and craft store a couple of weeks ago.

DIY Floating Umbrella Witch for Halloween | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

‘Brella said she doesn’t mind her bloomers showing when she’s flying

but is protesting that this position is most undignified!

DIY Floating Umbrella Witch for Halloween | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

 To add a ‘skirt’ to the umbrella, I used two lacy spider web table runners

I purchased on clearance last year at Hobby Lobby for 60% off.

DIY Floating Umbrella Witch for Halloween | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

I untied the chenille stem that was wrapped around the umbrella button,

and threaded the two ends through the open stitches in the runners.

Use an umbrella from the dollar store to create a floating witch for Halloween! | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

I crisscrossed the two runners, placing them in an x pattern to

cover of the top which left a little of the umbrella fabric exposed.

Use an umbrella from the dollar store to create a floating witch for Halloween! | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

Rather than cutting the ends, I decided to tuck them up under the umbrella stretchers

so they’re still usable as runners, should I want to remove them.

Use an umbrella from the dollar store to create a floating witch for Halloween! | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

‘Brella is a girly witch so when I asked her if she’d like some

 feather boa trim on her skirt, she cackled with glee! <|;>)

DIY Floating Umbrella Witch for Halloween | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

The feather boas came from Hobby Lobby a few years ago but I’ve seen them at Michaels,

Party City and even Dollar Tree in years past.

To test how the feather boas would look, I clipped them on the edge of the umbrella

using binder clips. I decided I could hide the clips in the feathers and I

would have the option to reuse the boas if I chose to later.

 Use a glue gun if you prefer to attach the feather boas or trim of your choice permanently.

DIY Floating Umbrella Witch for Halloween | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

‘Brella is enjoying our beautiful fall weather, floating among

the tree branches, in anticipation of her midnight ride on Halloween.

DIY Floating Umbrella Witch for Halloween | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

Hang your floating witch from the ceiling for a Halloween greeting,

over a table for a witch’s tea party, or suspend her from a chandelier!

DIY Floating Umbrella Witch for Halloween | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

Fly over HERE to see her at the table. . .

The Witch Is In: Floating Witch Halloween Tablescape | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #tablescapes

If you can’t find any witch legs, you can make your own with stockings or tights,

stuffing them with polyfill and adding a pair of thrift store shoes.

Make a trio of witches to suspend from the ceiling and let your cauldron bubble with fun! <|:>)

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Halloween Giveaway! | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #recipes #Halloween #witch

There’s still time to enter my ‘Home is Where the Broom Is’

7th Annual Halloween Giveaway.

Member of The Black Hat Society | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

Fly over, HERE, to join The Black Hat Society and

throw your name into the cauldron for the giveaway!

DIY Floating Umbrella Witch for Halloween | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

I’m joining my blogging friends for a Creative Craft Blog Hop today.

A special “thank you” to our hosts, Andrea of Design Morsels

and Chloe at Celebrate and Decorate for organizing this hop.

You’ll find more creative  craft projects at the links below:

Celebrate and Decorate – Dollar Store Skull

Design Morsels – Mummy Door Decoration

Chas’ Crazy Creations – Breast Cancer Awareness Wreath

Birdz of a Feather – Cement Planter DIY

My Thrift Store Addiction – Thrifty Tips for Crafting Seasonal Pillows

B4 and Afters – Crochet Scarf Patterns

Debbees Buzz – Elegant Black Pumpkins

The Painted Apron – Trick Or Treat Creations

My Hubbard Home – Rustic Autumn Craft

Purple Hues and Me – Whimsical Scarecrow

My Family Thyme – Stamped Tea Towels

Our Crafty Mom – Halloween Tiered Tray Ideas

Raggedy Bits – How To Make Wooden Halloween Pumpkins

Home Is Where the Boat Is – Halloween Witch Craft

Decorate & More with Tip – Simple DIY Pumpkin Pillow

Zucchini Sisters – Pumpkin Truck Sign

BlueskyAtHome – DIY Pumpkin Wreath

Use an umbrella from the dollar store to create a floating witch for Halloween! | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

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Create a Foraged Autumn Harvest Arrangement

Celebrate the beauty of fall with a foraged arrangement of late season flowers, foliage and seed pods.  Apples add some natural beauty for an easy-to-assemble arrangement that welcomes fall to your home or outdoor living space.

Foraged Autumn Harvest Arrangement | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #hydrangeas #apples #pumpkins #centerpiece

Happy Monday!

It’s always a happy Monday for me when I join my blogging friends

for some flower therapy and Monday Morning Blooms!

Monday Morning Blooms 1st and 3rd Monday of the month | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #hydrangeas #apples #pumpkins #centerpiece

You can find my blogging friends’ links to their floral inspiration at the bottom of this post.

 Autumn Harvest Arrangement | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #hydrangeas #apples #pumpkins #centerpiece

Fall officially arrives tomorrow for those of us in the

Northern Hemisphere and I’ve been counting down the days!

Mother Nature is on board (for a change ;) bringing us a taste of fall

with highs in the low 70s, a welcome change after our hot and humid summer.

 Autumn Harvest Arrangement | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #hydrangeas #apples #pumpkins #centerpiece

My favorite season is pumpkin season and when the calendar page turns to

September, I’m ready for harvest of pumpkins, leaves and apples!

You can find a harvest of Fresh Picked Apple Recipes for Fall,  HERE.

Galvanized Bucket for Autumn Harvest Arrangement | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #hydrangeas #apples #pumpkins #centerpiece

To make an easy autumn harvest arrangement, I started with

 a galvanized bucket I found at T.J. Maxx a few years ago.

Limelight hydrangeas | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #hydrangeas #flowers #garden

Limelight Hydrangeas have begun their fall metamorphosis and the blooms

 will continue to ‘pinken up’ and begin to deepen and burnish to a bronzy-hue.

Limelight hydrangeas | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #hydrangeas #flowers #garden

Fall is a great time to plant shrubs in your garden!

If you’re looking for an easy to grow, low maintenance shrub that will

provide you with beautiful cut and dried flowers too, see

 my public service announcement: Plant a Limelight Hydrangea…or Five.

 DIY Autumn Harvest Arrangement | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #hydrangeas #apples #pumpkins #centerpiece

In addition to hydrangeas, I foraged for some foliage free-for-the-clipping . . .

Goldenrod, Chinese Chestnut pods, Crape Myrtles seed pods and Loropetalum.

 Autumn Harvest Arrangement | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #hydrangeas #apples #pumpkins #centerpiece

Goldenrod blooms along the roadside and in fields from August through October

in North Carolina and is an important late-season source of nectar for pollinators.

It’s blamed as the source of hay fever in late summer and early fall,

when ragweed pollen is actually the culprit, in bloom at the same time.

 "Before" DIY Autumn Harvest Arrangement | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #hydrangeas #apples #pumpkins #centerpiece

Tip: When using an arrangement with fall grasses and goldenrod indoors, give

 them a spritz of hair spray to keep the grasses and tiny flower clusters from shedding.

 Autumn Harvest Arrangement | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #hydrangeas #apples #pumpkins #centerpiece

I used my favorite flower arranging tool, chicken wire, to support the flower and foliage stems.

This is an easy and organic way to create an arrangement for fall using late season flowers, foliage,

 pods, berries and / or grasses, all gathered from the great outdoors.

Flower arranging tip for woody stems! | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #hydrangeas #apples #pumpkins #centerpiece

 Removing 3 – 4 inches of the outer wood of branches of leaves or woody stems

with a vegetable peeler helps the stems ‘drink’ and stay fresh longer.

I keep a vegetable peeler with my flower arranging kit and supplies

so I’m not dulling the blade of my kitchen vegetable peeler.

 Autumn Harvest Arrangement | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #hydrangeas #apples #pumpkins #centerpiece

No flower arranging skills required with this arrangement,

just let your materials ‘fill and spill’, tucking in clusters of pods or berries

to add texture and interest.

Branches of fall leaves would be a beautiful addition too.

 Autumn Harvest Arrangement | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #hydrangeas #apples #pumpkins #centerpiece

Apples were added to the arrangement with bamboo skewers and then placed

 in the center of a grapevine wreath, surrounding it with a few harbingers of fall. . .

 Autumn Harvest Arrangement | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #hydrangeas #apples #pumpkins #centerpiece

Pumpkins, Indian corn, leaves, apples and more seed pods.

 Autumn Harvest Arrangement | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #hydrangeas #apples #pumpkins #centerpiece

Every year I find myself drawn the texture and color of these ‘warty’ pumpkins. :)

 Autumn Harvest Arrangement | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #hydrangeas #apples #pumpkins #centerpiece

Our leaves don’t typically turn until November in North Carolina . . .

 Autumn Harvest Arrangement | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #hydrangeas #apples #pumpkins #centerpiece

I collected the first leaves of our Autumn Blaze Maple that had dropped

prematurely and are showing a hint of fall color to come.

 Autumn Harvest Arrangement | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #hydrangeas #apples #pumpkins #centerpiece

 Autumn Harvest Arrangement | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #hydrangeas #apples #pumpkins #centerpiece

Visit my talented friends to see their floral inspiration this week:

Pam at Everyday Living

Shirley at Housepitality Designs

Lidy at FrenchGardenHouse

By all these lovely tokens, September days are here, With Summer’s best of weather And Autumn’s best of cheer. | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #quote

By all these lovely tokens

September days are here,

With Summer’s best of weather

And Autumn’s best of cheer.

-Helen Hunt Jackson

DIY Autumn Harvest Arrangement | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #hydrangeas #apples #pumpkins #centerpiece

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‘Home is Where the Broom Is’ 7th Annual Halloween Giveaway

 

Member of the Black Hat Society Giveaway | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #halloween

Welcome to Home is Where the Broom Is and

The 7th Annual Meeting of The Black Hat Society !

Witch hat centerpiece Halloween table | homeiswheretheboatis.net #halloween #witch

We all could use a little escape these days wherever we can find it in

these uncertain times, and for me the appeal of Halloween

is its combination of fantasy, treats and spooky fun!

Witches Tea Party It's All About the Treats | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #Halloween #witch

 While I realize Halloween isn’t everyone’s ‘cup of tea’ . . .

Witches Tea Party It's All About the Treats | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #Halloween #witch

Here at Home is Where the Broom Is,

and for Black Hat Society Members. . .

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Halloween Giveaway | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #Halloween #witch #recipes

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  <|:>)

Black Hat Society Halloween Table | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #witch #tablescapes #Halloween

{ Black Hat Society Spooktacular Halloween Table }

Witches’ Potion Table | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #tablescapes #witch

{ Witches’ Potion Table }

Witch Shoes by Haunted Potting Shed | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #halloween #pottingshed #witchshoes

The time of year to dust off your broom, polish your shoes and buy a new hat!

Tootsie Roll Witch Shoes Cupcake Toppers DIY | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #halloween #witchshoes #cupcakes

{ Tootsie Rolls Witch Shoe Cupcake Toppers }

Floating Umbrella Witch DIY for Halloween | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #witch #DIY

 { Floating Umbrella Witch DIY for Halloween }

In preparation for that midnight ride October 31st,

you’ll want to fuel up with some sweet treats. . .

Halloween Oreo Brownies | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #oreo #recipes #browniess

{ Halloween Oreo Brownies }

Witches Cauldron Cupcakes | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #cupcakes

{ Witches’ Cauldron Cupcakes }

Easy Witch's Potion Popcorn: No Cauldron Required | | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #popcorn

{ Easy Witch’s Potion Popcorn }

Witches Tea Party: It’s All About the Treats! | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #PottingShed #witch #teaparty

{ Witches Tea Party: It’s All About the Treats! }

 Peanut Butter Spider Halloween Cookies | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #recipes #Halloween

More Stares than Scares: Peanut Butter Spider Halloween Cookies

DIY Halloween Candy Vase Centerpiece and Tablescape | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #tablesetting #candycorn #tablescape

{ DIY Halloween Candy Vase Centerpiece and HalloWine and Candy Pairing Tablescape }

Jolly Halloween Table with vintage-inspired greetings | ©Homeiswheretheboatis.net #halloween #tablescapes

I’m sharing some Halloween love with a little giveaway. . .

The Witch Is In: DIY Halloween Wreath! Scare Up a wreath for a witchy welcome for Halloween ! | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #wreath

{ The Witch is In DIY Halloween Wreath }

In celebration of the Witching Hour and to help you scare up some treats. . .

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Halloween Giveaway! | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #recipes #Halloween #witch

One witch will receive a ‘Keep Calm and Ride On’ Kitchen Towel, Wilton Witch Leg Pretzel Molds, Witch Baking Cups, Meri Meri Party Picks, Decorating, aka Potion Sprinkles and Witch Shoe Cocktail Napkins

Halloween Witch Cupcakes | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #recipes #cupcakes

{ Witching Hour Cupcakes }

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Halloween Giveaway! | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #recipes #Halloween #witch

A second witch will receive a Witch Cauldron Kitchen Towel, ‘Trick or Treat’ Potion Stirring Spatula, Halloween Baking Cups, Spooky Sprinkles, ‘The Witch is In’ Melamine Bowls and Halloween Party Picks

Jolly Halloween Table with vintage-inspired greetings | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #tablescapes

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Halloween Giveaway! | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #recipes #Halloween #witch

A third witch will receive ‘Witch Way to the Candy’ Kitchen Towel, Witch Cookie Cutter Set, ‘Trick or Treat’ Potion Stirring Spatula, Halloween Spooky Sprinkles and Wilton Candy Eyeballs.

‘Witch’ Way To The Treats Halloween Tablescape | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #Halloween #witch

‘Witch’ Way To The Treats Halloween Tablescape

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Halloween Giveaway! | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #recipes #Halloween #witch

A fourth witch will receive an ‘October 31’ Kitchen Towel Set and 4 Assorted Halloween Dishes.

The Witching Hour Halloween Apothecary Table | | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #tablescapes

{ The Witching Hour Halloween Apothecary Table  }

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Halloween Giveaway! | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #recipes #Halloween #witch

And a fifth witch will receive a ‘Happy Halloween’ Skeleton Kitchen Towel, Skeleton Spreaders and Meri Meri Trick or Treat Cupcake Kit.

Bone Appétit: Rod & Rowena’s Last Hurrah and Halloween Fun | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #skeleton #tablescapes

 { Bone Appétit: Rod & Rowena’s Last Hurrah and Halloween Fun }

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Halloween Giveaway! | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #recipes #Halloween #witch

A sixth witch will receive a Hawthorne Gardens 18 x 18 Pillow Cover, Skeleton Spreaders, Skeleton Serving Set and Butterfly Die Cuts

Skeleton Crew and Dogs on the Porch | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #halloween #skeleton #dog

 { Skeleton Crew and Dogs on the Porch }

Sweet Potato Dog Treats and Pumpkin Spice ‘Puppucino’ and Donut Squeaky Toys Halloween Giveaway! | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net

And last but not least, some lucky dog will receive a bag of Lola and Sophie’s favorite Sweet Potato Dog Treats and Pumpkin Spice ‘Puppucino’ and Donut Squeaky Toys. 🐾🐾

Happy Howl-oween from Lola and Sophie | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #dogs #bichonfrise #halloween

 { Best Witches for a Happy Howl-oween }

To throw your name into the cauldron and enter this giveaway,

leave a comment telling me your favorite Halloween candy or treat!

Witch Way to the Wine | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #tablescapes

Members of the Black Hat Society, aka,

Subscribers/followers automatically get a second entry.

Member Black Hat Society | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #halloween #pottingshed

To become a Black Hat Society Member, subscribe by email and let me know by comment.

Spider Fluids Witch Potion Plate Halloween Apothecary Table | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #halloween #tablescapes

For a third entry, Pin a photo from this post on Pinterest and leave an additional comment telling me so.

(The Pin/Save button pops up on the upper left corner of each photo).

Jolly Halloween Table with sunflowers, pumpkins and candy corn | | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #tablescapes

This giveaway is open to those living in the continental U.S. until midnight October 1st.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

‘If The Hat Fits’ Halloween Tablescape | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #Halloween #tablescapes

 Best Witches <|;>) for a Happy Weekend! ♥

The Witch Is In: Floating Witch Halloween Tablescape Halloween Giveaway | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #Halloween #witch

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Halloween Giveaway! | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #tablescapes #recipes #Halloween #witch

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Easy Caramel Apple-Pecan Cake

Caramel Apple Cake is a taste of fall in an easy dessert, filled with fall spice,

 studded with fresh apple and layered with a gooey caramel-pecan topping!

Easy Caramel Apple-Pecan Cake | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #apple #cake #recipes #easy #dessert #caramel

Happy Monday!

Let’s start the week off with an easy dessert to add to your fall “to bake” list~

Caramel Apple-Pecan Cake!

Falling for Apples Tablescape and Flower Centerpiece with Apples, Sunflowers and Hydrangeas | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #apple #fall #tablescapes #sunflowers

I had some fresh-picked apples ready for baking from my

Falling for Apples Table and Floral Arrangement.

Easy Caramel Apple-Pecan Cake | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #apple #cake #recipes #easy #dessert #caramel

You can use any apple that is suitable for baking from the store or apple picking.

Apple Picking NC | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #apple #recipes

 Gala, Braeburn, Honeycrisp, Fuji, Golden Delicious

or Granny Smith would all be good candidates.

Easy Caramel Apple-Pecan Cake | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #apple #cake #recipes #easy #dessert #caramel

This easy and delicious recipe is adapted from The Shenandoah Valley Apple Cake

 recipe in The Southern Entertainer’s Cookbook.

Apple Cake from The Southern Entertainer’s Cookbook: Heirloom Recipes for Modern Gatherings

This is a moist and flavorful cake and oh the aroma while baking. . . !

I made just a few changes, one of which was in the spices, as it called for

cinnamon and ground nutmeg. I only had whole nutmeg and didn’t want to spend 20 minutes

 grating a teaspoon required, so I reached for the pumpkin pie spice in the pantry.

Use pumpkin pie spice for fall apple recipes | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #baking #recipes #apple

Spice blends can vary brand but my McCormick Pumpkin Pie Spice

only differs from their Apple Pie Spice with the addition of ginger,

both containing cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice.

If you close your eyes and sniff your pumpkin pie spice and it brings to mind

the aroma of an apple pie fresh from the oven, don’t hesitate

 to reach for pumpkin pie spice for your fall apple recipes.

Easy Caramel Apple-Pecan Cake | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #apple #cake #recipes #easy #dessert #caramel

 This is an oil-based cake recipe, so basically you blend your ingredients and pour it into your pan.

You can use any neutral flavored oil that’s in your pantry . . .canola, vegetable, corn or safflower.

While butter is usually preferred for the flavor over oil when baking,

there are benefits to using oil in your cake.

Easy Caramel Apple-Pecan Cake | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #apple #cake #recipes #easy #dessert #caramel

Benefits of an oil-based cake:

  • Oil-based cakes are typically one-bowl recipes so there is less clean up.

  • They come together quickly, skipping the step of softening butter and creaming it with sugar.

  • They stay moist longer after baking and their flavor tends to intensify the longer they sit.

  • They’re more likely to be tender as the over mixing steps are eliminated that cause gluten development and makes for a tough cake.

Easy Caramel Apple-Pecan Cake | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #apple #cake #recipes #easy #dessert #caramel

The other change I made to the recipe was toasting the pecans, and adding them to the caramel topping.

Toasting nuts brings out the natural oils and enhances their flavor.

It only takes 6 – 8 minutes to toast pecans in the oven while prepping your ingredients.

 Set your timer so you don’t forget and burn them or take them out as soon as you smell

them, your nose knows :) when they’re ready.

I also substituted salted butter in the caramel topping which helps

balance the sweetness of the caramel, but use unsalted butter if you prefer.

Easy Caramel Apple-Pecan Cake | ©homeiswheretheboatis.net #fall #apple #cake #recipes #easy #dessert #caramel

I shared this cake with my sister this weekend and it was declared a keeper!

Keep any leftovers in the fridge. Serve it at room temperature or

we enjoyed it cold from the fridge and with a cup of coffee or mug of hot tea.

The contrast of cold and hot was very appealing and delicious!

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Easy Caramel Apple Pecan Cake

A taste of fall in an easy dessert, this Caramel Apple Cake comes together quickly and is studded with fresh apple, pecans and layered with a gooey caramel-pecan topping.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, cake, caramel, dessert, easy, fall
Servings: 20 servings

Ingredients

Apple Cake

  • 1 1/2 cups canola or neutral-flavored vegetable oil
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 cups apples, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (use a baking apple variety such as Jonagold, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Pink Lady or Granny Smith)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons apple or pumpkin pie spice

Caramel-Pecan Topping

  • 1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions

To toast pecans

  • Toasting pecans or any nuts brings out the natural oils and enhances the flavor in recipes and is easy to do! Spread nuts in an even layer on a sheet pan in a 350°oven for 6-8 minutes or until fragrant. Your nose knows :) when they’re done. Remove from oven and allow them to cool.

To make cake

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray 9 x 13 pan with nonstick spray.
  • In large bowl, beat together the oil, sugar, salt, eggs, apple pie spice, baking soda and vanilla.
  • Add the flour, stirring until well blended.
  • Fold in chopped apples and pecans with a rubber spatula. Batter will be thick.
  • Pour batter into sprayed pan and bake 45 – 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Allow cake to cool in pan before adding topping.

To make caramel topping

  • Melt butter in a sauce pan.
  • Add half and half and brown sugar, stirring over medium heat until sugar is melted.
  • Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Pour over cooled cake and sprinkle with toasted pecans. Caramel topping will thicken and firm as it cools.
  • Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 5 days. Allow cake to come to room temperature before serving or is also good cold.

Notes

  • Apple pie spice and pumpkin pie spice both contain cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice. Pumpkin pie spice has the addition of ginger. If you close your eyes and sniff your pumpkin pie spice and it brings to mind the aroma of an apple pie fresh from the oven, don’t hesitate to reach for it for your fall apple recipes.
  • For accurate measuring of flour, fluff your flour from the canister or bag and then spoon into your measuring cup so it’s overflowing, then level off with the edge of a knife. Scooping directly from the bag or canister will yield a heavier cup and larger amount that can negatively affect your baking recipes.
  • If using a glass baking dish, reduce oven temperature by 25 degrees and bake up to 10 minutes longer.

Happy Fall Baking!

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