You can't have Fall without having the apple pie bake off. This thing is serious and we can't move on to Thanksgiving and Christmas without it. I can't believe we have been doing this thing for 9 years. It all started with 2 contestants, 3 judges, and no kids. Well, let's just say we've grown! I absolutely love this get together and the friends we share it with.
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| Here's 2 out of the 3 hosts. Beth won last year, but Jenny generously hosted it at her house with her little man, Hayden. Dan was at a basketball practice. I just love that little face. (Hayden's, not Dan's. Sorry Dan. Your face is nice, too.) |
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| There were a few kids there. :) Can you believe it? 9 years ago, we were all well rested adults that had nice things and we all thought what busy meant. |
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| And this is what all those kids do to Josie. Hahaha. The kids were all running around, playing, and Katie pointed Josie out to me. She was sitting in that chair watching the kids with a horrified look on her face. I had to capture the moment. |
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| But we still love her. Especially since her mom, Joan, hooks us up with the coolest apron ever for the winner to take home. This is a new tradition and Adam had to try it on to model. It was quickly lusted after by all the contestants. Thank you, Joan! |
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| All the contestants: Sunny, Josie, Beth, Ashleigh, yours truly, Lesley Ann, Candice, and Jenny. |
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| This year the rules were to bring anything apple. There were a LOT of good options to chose from! |
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| The judging. |
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| The highly coveted trophy. Please note the basketball that Andrew burnt down to look like a pie. |
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| Meanwhile, my daughter was serving chips to everyone from a dog bowl... |
After much tasting, counting, and anticipation....The winner is....
Ashleigh Anglemyer!!!
I'll get the winning recipe to you as soon as I can get my hands on it!
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| The apron immediately went on and there is proof online that it has already been put to good use. I'm so glad Ashleigh won! |
I'll leave you with my 2nd place entry recipe for Apple Bacon Pecan Sticky Biscuits. You heard me. (Thanks Pinterest)
Apple Bacon Sticky Biscuits
from TidyMom
1 -16 oz Marzetti Old Fashioned Caramel Dip
1/2-1 cup of chopped pecans
2 1/4 cups baking mix (like Bisquick or you can make yours from scratch)
2/3 cup milk
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 cup chopped apples, about 1 large granny smith
Heat the oven to 425. Spray bottom and sides of 12 muffin cups. Combine pecans and 1 1/2 cups caramel dip in a small cup or bowl. Evenly divide caramel pecan topping among the muffin cups and set aside. Using a medium bowl and a fork, combine the baking mix, milk, brown sugar, and apple pie spice until a dough forms. Fold in chopped apple pieces and crumbled bacon until well incorporated. Place spoonfuls of dough in each muffin cup over caramel dip. Bake 9-12 minutes or until golden brown. Place muffin pan on cooling rack. Cool for just 2 minutes. Place a baking sheet upside down over muffin pan and carefully turn baking sheet and the muffin pan over to remove biscuits. Scrape out any topping that remains in the pan and place on biscuits. Drizzle tops with additional caramel dip if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature. ENJOY!!!!
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