Nancy Gault's Apple Pie

 

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Westport | 203-227-5181
Bethel | 203-790-9023

In honor of Thanksgiving, we wanted to share one of our favorite family recipes with our customers. If you're still looking for a dessert to make - try Nancy Gault's Apple Pie:

Ingredients:

8 or 9 inch Double Crust

1 ½ cups of flour

½ tsp. salt

½ cup shortening

4 Tbsp. of cold water

1 cup sugar

¼ tsp. cinnamon

Apples (8-10)

Step 1:

Sift together 1 ½ cups of flour and ½ teaspoon salt. Add ½ cup shortening and 4 or 5 Tablespoons of cold water and mix with a fork or pastry mixer (add 1 or more Tablespoons of water if needed).

Step 2:

Cut the dough in half and roll one half out and lay on bottom of pie plate.

Step 3:

Peel and slice apples (mixture of green and red). Put apple slices into pie plate making sure the slices are not stuck together.

Step 4:

Mix ¾ to 1 cup sugar and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon together and sprinkle over apples being sure to get the mixture in all the crevices between the apples.

Step 5:

Roll out the other half of the dough and lay on top of the apples. Press the bottom and top dough together around the edges and prick the top with a fork. Lightly brush the top with milk.

Step 6:

Bake at 400 degrees for about 50 minutes or until the sugar starts to come out the top.

Let us know how your Apple Pie turned out on our Facebook page!

Go Local This Thanksgiving!

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Westport | 203-227-5181

Bethel | 203-790-9023

Next week, we will all be sitting down with our loved ones to enjoy a special annual meal. While Thanksgiving can mean many things to many people we should remember that this holiday is truly a celebration about community.

And what better way to honor your community than to go local this year by putting together your Thanksgiving dinner using foods within 100 miles of where you live. After all, eating close to home is good for your health, the local economy, and the environment.

Here are some tips for mastering a local Thanksgiving feast:
 

Think Outside the Bird

Locally grown turkeys are HIGHLY coveted and in short supply, if you haven't done so already you should place your order immediately. Try looking into Stone Gardens Farm, Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm or CT Farm Fresh. Otherwise feel free to get creative and go with beef, pork, or even chicken instead. 

 

Pick Homegrown Produce

Find local vegetables, fruits, side dishes at your local farmer's market! LocalHarvest.org is a great resource for finding locally grown goods.

 

Pour a Connecticut Wine

Don't stress over which wine to choose, chances are there will be a few options during the meal. Select whichever wine you'd like to have with the dinner you have planned. No plans this weekend? Take a visit to some of the wineries along the Connecticut Wine Trail or head to your local Wines & Spirits store for a selection.

 

Feather Your Nest

Finding a centerpiece can be as simple as walking out to your backyard. Set a beautiful autumn table with some outdoor elements (pine cones, flowers, leaves) and some candles and you're ready for your guests to arrive.

Don't forget, there are no 'rules' in celebrating a local harvest - getting back in touch with your local food system should feel like an adventure, not a chore. Have fun with it!

Let us know how you plan to go local this holiday season. Do you have any favorite 'local' themed recipes? Share with us on our Facebook page! 

Tips inspired by NBCDFW and The Daily Green