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….

Classic Fluffy Scones with Spreadable Fruit & Whipped Butter

By rachelvanduzerJanuary 25, 2018January 25, 2018 Breakfast, Desserts, Featured, Recipes

The first time I ate “real” British scones, I admit I was quite surprised, as they differ from American scones on many levels. Generally, British scones are – Either plain or have dried fruit in them, and serve as an excuse for jam and clotted cream (like a whipped butter) to eat with a cup…

Our 20+ Best Holiday Party Recipes!

By rebeccatalbotNovember 2, 2017November 3, 2017 Appetizers, Apples, Berries, Beverages, Desserts, Featured, Holiday, Pumpkin, Recipe-Round-Up, Recipes

Throwing a holiday party this year? Check out our favorite recipes for appetizers, drinks and desserts! If you don’t have a party scheduled already, you’ll want to start inviting friends now! Appetizers Buffalo Cauliflower This recipe packs in all the flavor of buffalo chicken tenders or buffalo wings and, like these classic pub appetizers, can…

Apple Coffee Cake with Crumble Topping and Brown Sugar Glaze

By recipesSeptember 6, 2017October 20, 2017 Apples, Desserts, Featured, Recipes

Make this with your favorite local apple! Print Apple Coffee Cake with Crumble Topping and Brown Sugar Glaze Author: Wolff’s Apple House Cook time: 35 mins Total time: 35 mins Ingredients Cake: 1 stick plus 2 teaspoons unsalted butter 1½ cups packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 cups all purpose flour…

Peachy Pudding

By recipesAugust 3, 2017August 9, 2018 Desserts, Featured, Peaches, Recipes

This peach-filled bread pudding is a perfect “comfort food” for the summer months! Top with vanilla ice cream, and add blackberries for a pop of tartness! Print Peachy Pudding Ingredients Ingredients: 8 slices white bread, lightly toasted 3 cups peaches, peeled and chopped into 1” cubes 1 ½ cup milk 4 Tbs butter 5…