Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Apple Orchard Fun!

One of the best things about Autumn in Minnesota is picking apples! At quite a few area apple orchards you can enjoy picking apples, hayrides, corn mazes, petting animals and spending time outside in this perfect fall weather. These are some great regional orchards that you are sure to enjoy. For additional information about hours, directions, and weekend events please check their websites or call ahead. Have fun!

Ride the Honeycrisp Express at Aamodt's Apple Farm!
Afton Apple
14421 So 90th Street
Hastings, MN 55033
651-436-8385
www.aftonapple.com

McDougall's Apple Junction
14325 110th St S
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-4701

Whistling Well Farm
8973 St. Croix Trail South,
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 998-0301
http://whistlingwellfarm.com/

Aamodt’s Apple Farm
6428 Manning Ave
Stillwater, MN 55082
651-439-3127
www.aamodtsapplefarm.com

Pine Tree Apple Orchard
450 Apple Orchard Road
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-429-7202
www.pinetreeappleorchard.com

Minnetonka Orchards
6530 County Rd 26
Minnetrista, MN 55364
763-479-6530
www.minnetonkaorchards.com

Apple Jack Orchard 
4875 37th Street SE
Delano, MN 55328
#763-972-6673
www.applejackorchards.com


Wondering what to do with all of those apples? Here's a delicious idea!

Snicker caramel apple pie


Ingredients
· 1 pie crust
· 3 green apples diced
· 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
· 15-20 mini snickers chopped
· 2 1/2 cup COOL WHIP whipped topping softened
· 1/3 cup can sweetened condensed milk
· 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)

Instructions
1. Spread snickers on bottom of pie crust. Next layer the apples next. Then drizzle caramel on top.
2. Combine cool whip, cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk together in a small bowl and spread on top. (Side Note: I made this again and mixed the COOL WHIP, condensed milk and cream cheese in a bowl and then added the apples and snickers into that. Then I put it all in the pie crust. I think that way turned out great! )
3. Drizzle with caramel and a few snickers. Place in refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Take out about 5 minutes before serving and top with fresh apple slices. Enjoy!
4. **notes: this pie is best on the first day! If you want to keep the apples from browning, you can put a little lemon juice on them.

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