Apple Pie Dumplings

Yesterday we went to Berry Patch Farms and brought home some yummy apples!  We decided to make apple dumplings, and they turned out perfect. 

For the filling:

1 apple (peeled, cored, and diced)

2 Tbsp Agave Nectar

1 Tbsp Cinnamon

1/2 Tbsp Vanilla

 Combine in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate while you make your dough.

For the dough there are many options, the first time I made a biscuit dough and wrapped them up.  The second batch I made whole wheat buttermilk biscuit dough and made them into empanadas.  You can also use Pillsbury dough if you don't think you will have time to make any.  

Put the filling into the dough and wrap it up.  Take a pastry brush and top your dumplings with the liquid left in the bowl.  Bake at 375 for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

These are so easy to bake, and best of all your house will smell yummy :)

Berry Patch Farms

We went to Berry Patch Farms and it was so much fun I thought I would share.  It's an organic farm in Brighton, Colorado.  The farm isn't open for visitors all year round and their hours change so make sure you check their website or call first.  It was so much fun to show Jack where fruit comes from.  It's free - you just pay for the fruit that you pick.  They also have some fresh fruit and veggies that you can buy in their store.  The Farm has some animals, including ducks, chicken, turkey, and pigs.  They gave us a tractor ride out to the fields, which Jack LOVED :)

Jack had a blast picking strawberries!

Raspberries too!

We will definitely be going back :)

New to You Sale!

It's that time of year again!  Time to swap out flip-flops for boots, tank tops for sweaters, and bathing suits for holiday wear!  That means that it's also time for the semi-annual New To You Children's Consignment sale!  

CLC MOPS is holding its Fall & Winter sale at Christ Lutheran Church in Highlands Ranch on Friday, September 28th from 8am-4pm and Saturday, September 29th from 8am-12pm (half-price sale, select items).  

$1 admission at the door benefits Lutheran Family Services and gives shoppers access to gently-used items from over 150 consignors!  This fabulous sale features all things baby/kids/maternity, including fall/winter clothing and shoes (infant to size 12), costumes, maternity wear, toys, games, videos and books, baby equipment, gear and furniture, outdoor toys, bikes, sports equipment and so much more!  

Cash and local checks accepted.  

Visit NTY's website at www.newtoyousale.org for full details!