Fall is here. But if you live in DC you would think it was July– it’s 86°F and humid right now! I always look forward to this time of year and the cliché elements it brings…chunky sweaters, cool crisp air, pumpkin-themed baked goods, crunchy leaves and Halloween festivities. This fall, I might pay homage to the season by partaking in a day trip to Maryland for some good ol’ fashioned apple and pumpkin picking.Speaking of apples, which is synonymous with “autumn” in my mind, I wanted to kick off the season by baking them in a delicious pie. Thus I teamed up with my friend and fellow blogger, Bucky Mitchell, to bake a couple of classic American apple pies. I learned from Bucky (who learned first-hand from the near-mythical Ina Garten) that one should use two varieties of apples for the best results. We used a combination of sweet gala and acidic Granny Smith apples and the results were great!
apple pie — Spice & Hutch
