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Surprise-Surprise-Fennel Apple Pie

Oct 12, 2014 ·

fennel apple pie
fennel apple pie

Days like today remind me just how much I love my son and how much he was loved by others. Thru his goodness I am constantly blessed. He continues to bring me great joy when I least suspect it.

Ellie & Emily
BFF’s Ellie & Emily

My heart nearly exploded when I saw Emily at the door. It’s been a few years since I have seen her.  A surprise visit along with her dad and a lovely vase of flowers. And William stories. Funny William stories. One, in particular, I had never heard before. Scattegories….scary words that start with G. Oh, my goodness–His answer (an inside joke)…so funny and clever. One could always count on him for a good, spit soda out your nose kind of laugh.

a good laugh with Tyler and Will
a good laugh with BFF’s Tyler and Will
apples

Today was such a gift and I have dear sweet Emily to thank for it. I hope you all have “an Emily” in your life. Pay a surprise visit to someone who can use cheering up. It just might make all the difference in the world.

It comes as no surprise that today’s recipe is just a little off beat. It is kind of what I do best. Take your typical apple pie and give it a bit of a twist with fennel. Fennel and apples are like BFF’s-it works. Try it and be surprised at how delicious this combo is.

[recipe title=”Festive Apple-Fennel Pie” servings=”8″]

Pastry for double crust pie

6 medium baking apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced

1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced, then chopped (1 cup), fronds reserved for garnish

½ cup dried sweetened cranberries

1-tablespoon fresh lemon juice

½ cup sugar

½ teaspoon cinnamon

2 tablespoons all purpose flour

pinch of salt

Heat oven 425F. Roll out half of pie dough to fit 9-inch pie plate. In large bowl, toss apples, fennel and cranberries with lemon juice. Mix sugar, cinnamon, flour and salt; sprinkle over apple mixture and gently toss again. Spoon filling into prepared crust. With the tip of your finger moisten the edge of crust with some water. Roll out remaining pie dough. Top pie with second crust wrapping any excess top crust under bottom crust edge pressing to seal. Flute edges. Cut several slits in top crust with the tip of a knife to vent steam. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling. During last 15 minutes of baking time cover fluted edge of pie with a crust protector or foil to prevent excessive browning, if needed. Cool before serving. Garnish with fennel fronds.[/recipe]

dessert, fruit, pie fennel

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  1. Laurie says

    October 12, 2014 at 11:24 pm

    Love you my friend.

  2. Carol says

    October 13, 2014 at 7:27 am

    Love seeing pic’s of Tyler & William laughing (they were always cracking up about something). Glad you had a wonderful visit with Emily and her dad.

    • lisakeys64 says

      October 13, 2014 at 9:39 am

      That was the weekend Will surprised me for Valentine’s Day

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