Spiced Pear Galette

By Abigail BullNovember 10, 2022November 10, 2022 Desserts

When people think of autumn fruits, their minds almost always go straight to apples. However, there are many other fruits ready to harvest in the fall—including pears, which tend to be harvested between August and October. I’ve always loved pears, but I almost never buy them because I’m not sure what to do with them…

Classic Apple Pie

By Abigail BullOctober 18, 2022October 18, 2022 Apples, Desserts, Recipes

Nothing tastes quite like a classic apple pie. Growing up, my Dad’s favorite dessert was always my Mom’s homemade version, and that marked it as pretty special in my mind. No pie crust was as flakey as hers, nor apples so sweet and tart, and I have so many memories of sitting around our kitchen…

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip

By rachelvanduzerSeptember 28, 2022 Desserts

When the weather gets cooler and everything pumpkin spice comes back on the menus, I turn to my recipe collection for all things pumpkin. I love to use fresh pumpkin when I can. One large neck pumpkin or heirloom pumpkin can make so much pumpkin puree! The best way to preserve any leftover pumpkin puree…

White Chocolate + Matcha Covered Strawberries

By rachelvanduzerMarch 10, 2022 Desserts

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, I find myself looking for some fun, shamrock-themed goodies to make for my family. I’ve recently become a fan of Matcha, or powdered green tea, so I decided to make these cute matcha white chocolate covered strawberries. They are super simple, and a fun way to add a tiny little…

Lemon Raspberry No Bake Tarts

By rachelvanduzerJuly 21, 2021July 21, 2021 Berries, Desserts, Featured

I love individual serving desserts for many reasons. When making it for a dinner party, it’s easy to be able to ensure that you have enough servings for everyone. If you are making them just for you and your family, it’s nice to have a serving ready to go already. The fact that this dessert…

Open-Faced Berry Pastries

By Abigail BullMarch 29, 2021April 5, 2021 Berries, Desserts

Fresh berries and flakey pie crust are two of my favorite things to eat, and these open-faced berry pastries combine them in the best possible way! I love how the tart but sweet taste of the filling complements the buttery and sweet crust, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream makes the whole experience even…

Crepes with Strawberries & Chocolate Drizzle

By rachelvanduzerFebruary 11, 2021February 11, 2021 Berries, Breakfast, Desserts, Featured, Recipes

I love when Valentine’s Day falls on a weekend. There’s something so cozy about this mid-February holiday. I’ve never been much for competing with the crowds to get a table at a restaurant, but I love getting to enjoy some chocolate-themed treats in the quiet of my home. This year as restaurants operate at even…

Valentine’s Strawberry Cake

By recipesFebruary 11, 2021February 11, 2021 Berries, Desserts, Featured, Recipes

Adapted from a Bon Appetit recipe, this sheet cake is dotted with pretty strawberries and has a bright, lemony flavor. And yes, that is olive oil you’re using! Top with the optional strawberry whipped cream for an extra treat. Print Valentine’s Strawberry Cake Author: Wolff’s Apple House Ingredients 12 oz. strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced…

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie

By rachelvanduzerNovember 19, 2020November 19, 2020 Desserts, Pumpkin

Pumpkin spice season (aka fall) is one of my favorite times of the year. I love pumpkin baked goods like pumpkin bread or muffins, pumpkin bars, pumpkin spice lattes and of course, pumpkin pie. Here at Wolff’s, we have several pumpkin flavored items including baked goods like Firehouse pumpkin donuts, My House pumpkin scones, and…

Spiced Pumpkin Cookies

By Crystal TirrellOctober 8, 2020October 9, 2020 Desserts, Pumpkin

I absolutely love living in Pennsylvania, where the seasons change and we can enjoy the crisp, cool autumn weather. There is something magical about this time of year. From back-to-school excitement, beautiful changing leaves, weekends at the pumpkin patch, and breaking out the fall wardrobe; what isn’t there to love? After all, sweater weather is…

French Nectarine Clafoutis

By rachelvanduzerSeptember 3, 2020 Desserts, Featured, Peaches, Recipes

Clafoutis (pronounced clah-foo-tee) is a delicious French dessert that can be made with any in-season fruit, such as berries, cherries, peaches, nectarines or plums. I used to make clafoutis often with sweet cherries from the cherry tree at my old house, but I recently made it with in-season nectarines and peaches and it was delicious!…

Blueberry Mousse

By rachelvanduzerJuly 16, 2020 Berries, Desserts

Some days I am totally on top of what food is in our fridge, and other days I put something like sour cream on my in-store shopping list and on my curbside pick-up order, only to find out I already had some in my fridge! This is what happened last week when I discovered three…

Microwavable Strawberry Shortcake in a Mug

By rachelvanduzerJune 18, 2020 Berries, Desserts, Featured

It’s strawberry season, so that means my go-to dessert is strawberry shortcake. My 4-year-old LOVES to help bake. He also loves to eat whatever we bake, so the faster it’s done, the better. Enter: microwavable mug cakes. I’ll admit, I was skeptical that these recipes circulating on Pinterest would be any good. But they really…

Hot Milk Cake with Berry Sauce

By rachelvanduzerMay 20, 2020May 25, 2020 Berries, Cooking Methods, Desserts, Featured, Recipe-Round-Up, Recipes

Photos by Abbi Bull While this spring has looked nothing like any of us planned on, it’s always helpful to look for the silver lining. College student Abbi Bull was enjoying her semester at Cairn University when the pandemic hit. She had to move back home and continue studies online. While she had been…

Apple Bourbon Cake

By recipesJanuary 20, 2020January 21, 2020 Apples, Desserts, Featured, Recipes

An “intoxicating” way to enjoy our local apples! Try Wolff’s employee Kathy Fantau’s Apple Bourbon Cake recipe… she brought some in for us to try last week, and we LOVED it! Print Apple Bourbon Cake Author: Kathy Fantau Ingredients 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and chopped 1 cup bourbon 2 cups sugar ½ cup vegetable…

Homemade Ice Cream for the Holidays

By rachelvanduzerNovember 21, 2019November 21, 2019 Desserts, Featured, Holiday, Recipes

Homemade ice cream in an ice cream maker is just about one of the easiest and most delicious things you can make in a snap. It requires a few steps, but comes together in a matter of minutes. It’s a great way to save money on ice cream, and if you have kids in the…

Apple Slab Pie with Maple Glaze

By Pat NogarOctober 22, 2019October 23, 2019 Apples, Desserts, Featured

A guest blog article from Pat Nogar, host of the talk show Living Well with Pat Nogar. I never liked apple pie. There, I said it. Well, at least I thought I didn’t like it until I understood it. Let me start at the beginning. Everyone that I knew loved apple pie. It’s as…

No-Churn Peaches & Cinnamon Ice Cream

By rebeccatalbotAugust 15, 2019August 16, 2019 Desserts, Featured, Peaches, Recipes

A few years ago, I worked at a university writing center, and one of the back-to-school team-building moments for the returning writing tutors was always churning homemade custard. Cranking the handle of an old-fashioned ice cream maker was a good bonding activity. Conversation flows easily when you’re engaged in culinary activities that require you to…

The Easiest Pie, Two Different Ways

By rebeccatalbotSeptember 27, 2018March 15, 2019 Apples, Desserts, Featured, Recipes apple pie, pie

The word “galette” sounds fancy, like something that will require new tools and test a baker’s skills to the max. But actually a galette reminds me of a person whose reputation is so impressive you’re scared to talk with them, but then once you meet them, you realize that they’re completely down-to-earth, fun and spontaneous….