Cranberry Orange Cheese Danish.

This cranberry orange cheese danish is super easy but as delicious as a pastry from your favorite bakery. Buttery puff pastry, a quick cranberry jam, citrus cream cheese and an orange glaze make this irresistible. Perfect holiday breakfast! Best holiday breakfast, coming right up! This cranberry orange cheese danish is a dream. The pastry is […]

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This cranberry orange cheese danish is super easy but as delicious as a pastry from your favorite bakery. Buttery puff pastry, a quick cranberry jam, citrus cream cheese and an orange glaze make this irresistible. Perfect holiday breakfast!

Best holiday breakfast, coming right up!

cranberry orange cheese danish

This cranberry orange cheese danish is a dream. The pastry is super flaky and buttery. The filling is creamy and citrusy. And the quick cranberry jam tastes like a holiday flavor explosion. 

cranberry orange cheese danish

Put this on the list right next to my creme brulee french toast and overnight croissant casserole when it comes to christmas morning breakfast. 

It can be breakfast.

Brunch.

Dessert!

A snack with tea or coffee.

cranberry orange cheese danish

A few years ago I shared a lemon blueberry cheese danish and it’s become a staple for us. I usually make it in the spring months, but I’ve been dying to have a christmas-y version too. 

Cranberry orange isn’t my favorite flavor, but everyone else in my life absolutely loves it. My kids, my mom – it’s often their muffin of choice.

cranberry orange cheese danish

The combination of tart cranberries with fresh and bright citrus mixed with a creamy filling… oh my gosh. It is SO good. 

To make this, I use puff pastry, which by at this point I think you know I can’t live without. My favorite brands are the ones that come in a full sheet in the refrigerated section. Brands like wewalka and jus roll. I don’t love to use the frozen versions that come perforated already. It’s much easier to use a full sheet like this and it cooks up beautifully!

cranberry orange cheese danish

The danish is so flakey and buttery, the filling spreads evenly on the dough and you can make it for a big family for breakfast!

That’s my goal. I love it.

cranberry orange cheese danish

With the refrigerated puff pastry, you can also make this ahead of time (night before or morning of) and store it in the fridge. All you have to do is brush it with egg wash before baking. (more…)

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My 2024 Thanksgiving Timeline. How to Prep Everything One Week Leading Up To Thanksgiving!

My thanksgiving timeline is the key to a successful holiday meal! I come prepped and prepared for the holiday so I can make it fun and enjoyable for everyone. I love making a huge spread for my family and friends! Over the years I’ve shared my Thanksgiving timeline and it’s been insanely helpful – especially […]

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My thanksgiving timeline is the key to a successful holiday meal! I come prepped and prepared for the holiday so I can make it fun and enjoyable for everyone. I love making a huge spread for my family and friends!

Over the years I’ve shared my Thanksgiving timeline and it’s been insanely helpful – especially to me! I look back on these posts on the actual day and follow them exactly.

I’m making a full spread and it’s always our best CLASSICS – my family only wants the traditional dishes on Thanksgiving Day. I don’t change a ton in terms of dishes I’ll be serving, and now that I have kids, it helps me SO much to be able to plan and organize in advance. It allows me to enjoy the day so much. Because I love cooking a giant spread for everyone!

I shared a post of all my Thanksgiving kitchen essentials, so be sure to check that out in case you still need to grab anything!

If you want to see a timeline for four weeks out, check out my 2020 timeline.

THE MENU

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Tuesday Things.

1. This time of year just makes me wonder why we don’t have twinkly lights up 24/7. 2. These garlic butter rolls may need to end up on my Thanksgiving menu. 3. Don’t even want to say it but I might be a tea person this season. The david’s tea holiday flavors are so good. […]

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tuesday things

1. This time of year just makes me wonder why we don’t have twinkly lights up 24/7.

2. These garlic butter rolls may need to end up on my Thanksgiving menu.

3. Don’t even want to say it but I might be a tea person this season. The david’s tea holiday flavors are so good.

4, How to be more grateful. This is so good.

5. TV things!! Ugh, I am just not loving Yellowstone. Anyone else?! It was my favorite show (possibly of all time!) for so many years. Now this.

6. Max has been begging me to make pizza fries?! Anyone try these?

7. I love this yellow legal pad method for cooking a big meal.

8. Crushed potato chips on boxed mac and cheese. Try it!!!

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Cabernet Cranberry Sauce.

We love this cabernet cranberry sauce! Classic cranberry sauce made with orange, vanilla and your favorite cabernet sauvignon. Simmered until saucy so you can serve it with the best meal ever! I’ve got another delish little side dish here for you! And if you play your cards right, this cranberry sauce will take your Thanksgiving […]

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We love this cabernet cranberry sauce! Classic cranberry sauce made with orange, vanilla and your favorite cabernet sauvignon. Simmered until saucy so you can serve it with the best meal ever!

I’ve got another delish little side dish here for you!

cabernet cranberry sauce

And if you play your cards right, this cranberry sauce will take your Thanksgiving up a level in flavor and continue to do so for the days after. My cabernet cranberry sauce is made with red wine, orange and vanilla, making it taste absolutely incredible. 

cabernet cranberry sauce

I could spread it on a slice of sourdough and eat it just like that!

cabernet cranberry sauce

This is a cranberry sauce that is so good, you’ll want to make extra and store it in your freezer so you can enjoy it all year long. I do that with cranberries so I can have access to them all year. Next time you’re at the store, grab a few bags of fresh cranberries and toss ‘em in the freezer! 

cabernet cranberry sauce

But here’s a cranberry sauce secret. 

Don’t judge. I still love cranberry sauce from a can. There is just something so nostalgic about it. 

And of course, it’s the only cranberry sauce that my family will eat!

It might be straight nostalgia for me: everytime I think of the canned stuff, I can see the dish that my mom has served it on for all of my life. And I love how it’s cold on the plate next to all the warm food. 

Weird?! A little.

cabernet cranberry sauce

But… I also love the homemade stuff. Which just means that we have to have both at our Thanksgiving meal. I always have a few cans on hand and then also make a batch of the homemade stuff. 

And here’s the kicker: the homemade is SO much better for leftovers. That is where it really shines. Spread it on sandwiches, use it to make coffee cake, use it in overnight oats.

Oh how the options are endless. We’re basically talking about cranberry jam.

This version is so fruity and rich. It’s not unlike the traditional, with hints of orange. It’s simmered with red wine too – the more full-bodied, the better – and takes on such a sweet, tart flavor that marries perfectly with the cranberries.  (more…)

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A Week In The Life, Vol 47.

Another week with my faves! This is a busy time of year and we just had a regular old busy and fun week. School drop off with this nugget. Kitchen tree time! Emilia and I put a tree up in her room. I mean… this homegoods find! We put holographic tinsel on her tree too!! […]

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Another week with my faves!

This is a busy time of year and we just had a regular old busy and fun week.

School drop off with this nugget.

Kitchen tree time!

Emilia and I put a tree up in her room.

I mean… this homegoods find!

We put holographic tinsel on her tree too!!

I love this funny pic of him at practice.

Jordy the bug hunter!

Shimmer!

I can’t with them.

Loves to paint.

And color!

Blinged out for Max’s game.

Cuuuuute.

And breakfast!

This boy.

These boys.

Max’s team got to go on the ice at a minor league game.

Obsessed.

With all of them too!

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2024 Gift Guide For Her!

My 2024 women’s gift guide is here! All my favorite things in one place that I love so much. This gift guide is filled with TONS of my favorite things. The bags, shoes, pajamas and year-after-year items I use. You’ve seen and heard of a lot of them throughout 2024 as I’ve shared them in […]

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My 2024 women’s gift guide is here! All my favorite things in one place that I love so much.

This gift guide is filled with TONS of my favorite things. The bags, shoes, pajamas and year-after-year items I use. You’ve seen and heard of a lot of them throughout 2024 as I’ve shared them in my favorites, but these are the best of the best of what I am loving! I’ve also included a few splurge items that I personally own and love and find to be worth it!

Of course these gifts can be for anyone! These are my personal picks out of everything I have loved over the years.

2024 GIFT GUIDE FOR HER

Lola blankets. This is my #1 gift this year. I’ve already bought six this year for gifts! It is the softest warmest faux fur blanket I’ve found. It’s not heavy (in a good way) and it’s almost stretchy. I LOVE IT. A caveat: never pay full price, there is always a discount code! I recently used cozy50 to get 50% off. It’s not my code, but just one I found!

2025 Calendar. I use this desk calendar every year. It’s my favorite one. 

Le Pliage cosmetics case. Another huge winner for me when it comes to gifts. This can be a little catch all pouch kept in your purse but it’s also easy to grab and go when running errands. I’ve also seen people transform them into crossbody bags too. 

Book Lover’s advent calendar. Eeeeep! I just ordered this as a gift… for me. 

Lululemon Align Pants. You cannot go wrong with these. They have been uniform for years. Nothing compares.

Mildliner Markers. These are my favorite to use in my planner.

Hotel Lobby votive candle set. Some of my favorite candles – the scents are so elevated, warming and unisex. Excellent gift for a home decor lover. 

Think Rolyn little runway sling. This is my favorite sling bag. I have multiple colors. It can fit a pack of wipes and a standard sized bottle of water. It’s awesome. 

Monogrammed Journal. Cutest for the pen and paper lover!

Apple watch band. I love my apple watch but hate the band options. This one is so good.

Primrose vanity mirror. Another fave from last year. A mini version of the viral mirror. 

Insulated lunch bag. Perfect for work lunches or traveling snacks. 

Cherry drop earrings. Loving these. They are SO cute. 

Silk Pillowcase. This is something I use every single day. I think it’s a great gift! I even travel with mine if I go somewhere.

Healthy hair brush. This for a scalp massage is incredible.

Laptop Lap Desk. My parents got me this last a few years ago and I LOVE IT.

Hot and Cold foam froth maker. Makes cold foam! Sign me up!

Eberjey slouchy pajamas. This is my favorite lounge set that doesn’t 100% look like pajamas. The red is my fave. 

Moonlit Pajamas. This is something else I share every single year. BEST PAJAMAS EVER! So stretchy and soft and comfortable. I live in these. I love every version: the nightgowns, the button down PJs, the v-neck top ones.

Ugg Mini Boot. I will always profess my love for Uggs despite how ugly they can look. They are SO good for cold weather here. I get a new black pair every few years after I wear the heck out of mine. I got the black short ones last year and love them.

Vibrant color scarf. Always love a good anthro scarf. 

MZ Wallace sequin micro hobo bag. I saw this and just about died. The sapphire color is unreal! MZ Wallace bags are such excellent quality. I need this. 

Hoka Bondi 8 running shoe. No brainer – the best running, walking, living shoe ever. 

Stripe cashmere sweater. Looks so much more high end than it is! 

Nike Phoenix Fleece hoodie. Current favorite sweatshirt. It’s so cozy.

Simple Modern 40oz tumbler. I have loved the Stanely tumbler for years, but this one has won out. It’s almost leak proof, so much sleeker, lighter and more economical. I adore it.

Fluffy Hotel Robe. If you prefer a fluffy hotel-like robe, I’m in love with this one. The tie dye on the edges is so cute without being obnoxious too. The kids have matching ones!

Tory Burch card case. I’ve used one for years. Best quality ever. 

Le Specs Air Heart Sunglasses. My go-to sunglasses for over five years. Adore them.

Small puffy heart earrings. I love these so much. They are a bit of a splurge but a nice way to get a timeless piece on that is on trend right now. 

Puffy heart locket. And I locket!! I have one with the kids in it. I love it. 

Handpainted taper candles. Most beautiful candles. Pair with candles to gift! 

Luster glass butter dish. I want this for my own kitchen. 

1000 Record Covers book. Coffee table books make such a great gift. This one is fab! 

Monogrammed playing cards. Got two of these for gifts this year. How fun. 

Oversized cashmere wrap. This j crew wrap has been around for years and I’ve gifted it many times. It’s excellent. There is always a sale on these too, so don’t pay full price. 

Mini hair clip set. Can’t live without them! I also lose them often… so would love to be gifted more. 

Velvet jewelry box. Adore this for travel. 

Candy cane checkers set. Super fun. This would also be a gorgeous decor piece. 

Flume electric lighter. SO chic and necessary. 

Chunky knit bow beanie. I love a fun beanie for cold weather. 

Bubble monogram earrings. Cutest initial bubble earrings! 

Condiment set with spoons. This is stunning. I added it to my own list. 

Wood serving bowl. Another beautiful kitchen piece too. Great for someone who doesn’t cook too – can just use it for salads! 

Veronica Beard valentina sneaker. These are a higher end item, but when I say I love them… oh my gosh. I’ve had a pair for 2 years, I still wear them constantly and they are in great condition. They are slip on with a slight platform. Adore them! 

New Balance 327 sneakers. I also still love these sneakers. The shape is just so good and they are flattering on the food!

Watercolor workbook

Faux fur bow slippers. Slippers are often the perfect gift! 

Olukai slide slippers. These are my favorite “working” slippers that I wear around the house. They have SO much support. 

Ugg disquette slipper. And my favorite wear out of the house slippers.

Beaded city pouch

Hulken bag. I use this almost every week. I’ve gifted many of them. They are wonderful for toting groceries, travel, moving, etc. Even just organizing the house or cleaning up!

Higher Dose sauna blanket. We both use my higher dose sauna and pemf mat weekly. I could not live without them. This is a wellness investment that has totally changed the game for us. 

Crystal pave hoop earrings. Prettiest pave hoops! 

Varley Vine pullover. This is a classic that looks good with sweats or jeans. I’ve had a few for years and they get constant wear. 

Sam Edelman Tote. This is giving goyard vibes and I am here for it – I don’t think I could ever pay $ for a goyard tote. I love how these look almost the same without being too copycat-ish.

Beis carry on suitcase. We now have two and I just ordered a third for our family. Very happy with the quality of these – and we have Tumi suitcases! It’s nice that these ones don’t break the bank like those do.

Canon Mini Photo Printer. Not only do I love this, the kids love it! I print out lots of pictures from my phone, which print on a sticker. You can add the pics to your planner, calendar, cards, etc. I stick pictures of Jordan in the kids’ backpack!

Scout Tote Bag. Everyone, seriously everyone, needs a scout bag. They fold flat and take up no space. They have a zipper and hold SO much. You can transport anything in them. They are waterproof! Absolutely perfect. I love these for teacher gifts with a gift card.

 

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2024 Gift Guide For Him!

My 2024 men’s gift guide is here! All of my favorite things to gift Eddie or the guys in my life – and of course so many items that I would love too! This list is versatile and so good! Everything I’m loving this year for my 2024 men’s gift guide – and everything Eddie […]

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My 2024 men’s gift guide is here! All of my favorite things to gift Eddie or the guys in my life – and of course so many items that I would love too! This list is versatile and so good!

Everything I’m loving this year for my 2024 men’s gift guide – and everything Eddie is loving too! This is a mix of what I’ve bought him in the past and what he is getting this year. So much to love! Of course these gifts can be for anyone (I want many things on the list below!), but I know all the guys in my life would loooove this stuff. And they are always just so hard to buy for.

There are also some great ideas in my gift guide under $25.

2024 MEN’S GIFT GUIDE

Moonlit pajamas. These are my absolute favorites and now they have them for men!! I can’t even handle it.

Jersey knit pajamas. The eberjey ones are also excellent – especially if you don’t want the buttons down the front.

Tommy John second skin pajama pant. These pants are also the GOAT when it comes to lounge. 

Watch box. A must have for the watch lover in your life. 

Cold Plunge. This is what I got Eddie for his birthday this year! Such a great gift.

Wunder Puff vest. The lulu vests are the best ones out there. I love both men and women’s version. So warm, puffy but not gigantic.

Vuori performance joggers. These are so comfortable and soft. I got them for Eddie for his birthday and he loves them.

Aura Photo Frame. I gifted this six times in 2021 – it is incredible. I gave it to Eddie for Father’s Day and he has it at work. You upload pics to the app and they appear on the frame – multiple people can do it so it’s great for grandparents too!

Stanley backpack cooler. We have this and I just got it for my dad for his birthday. I love how spacious it is, how light it is to carry and that you can fit 2 large stanley’s on the sides! 

Long charging cord. We have about a million of these. Always needed.

Whoop fitness tracker. I got this for Eddie a few years ago and he LOVES it. He has worn it nonstop for years. He loves getting different bands too.

Matchbook prints. Adore these. I got a few for our new house!

Super Smart beverage fridge. This is brilliant – I want it for our man cave basement. 

Shark Cordless Handheld Vacuum. This handheld vac is the BEST. We have it and love it.

Spice Rub Library. I love getting Eddie one of these every few years. He uses it to make his lunches – whether it’s chicken or vegetables, etc.

Solostove Bonfire Pit. I got one of these for my Dad. We love it!

Solostove Tabletop Pit. This is awesome for small spaces too.

Bondi 8 running shoes. These are the running shoes Eddie uses on both the treadmill and outdoors.

Watch roll. This travel watch roll is excellent.

Philips automatic coffee machine. For the coffee and espresso lovers! This is just as good as the super high end ones. I love it.

College football game day bingo. This can be customized to your favorite team. So fun.

Zoom Mute Button. OBSESSED with this. We all need it.

Heated neck wrap. We have two of these and love them. They make you feel so relaxed. Also great for stress. 

Ooni pizza oven. We love ours and have used it for years. Makes the best pizza. 

Aviator sunglasses. I love gifting Eddie sunglasses. Especially classic good ones that he won’t buy himself. 

SPF moisturizer. I’m an SPF lunatic so of course, I get him this. 

Ember smart mug. This will forever be something I love. Keeps drinks warm!!

Higher Dose PEMF mat. I saved a favorite for last. The higher dose mats are expensive, but we both use this PEMF mat every single day. It is more than worth it for us. A great addition to a gym.

Shinola briefcase. This is a huge splurge that is stunning. Definitely a timeless, classic piece. 

Reversible belt. This is another designer item that I’ve got for Eddie on a milestone birthday. It’s a piece they’ll have forever that is so useful! He wears it nearly everyday. 

Euphoria throw blanket. The UGG throw blanket is SO fluffy and soft. I’ve given it to my in laws before and people just love it. Super comfortable. 

Monos carry on luggage.  Another luggage option that we have an love. It holds up and is great quality. 

Hand salve. If you live in a cold climate, it’s a necessity. We keep it stashed in our car! 

Hockey cocktail stirrers. These are SO fun. 

Hydro performance cap. Such a sleek baseball hat. It’s so sharp. 

On cloudnova sneaker. Some of my favorite sneakers and Eddie’s too. They are so cool looking and extremely comfortable. 

Sorel waterproof chukka boot. I got him these for his birthday. They are so sharp too! 

Hatch restore. We have one in our bedroom and can’t live without it.

Nodpod weighted blanket. We’re big weighted blanket people. This is fabulous for lounge or bed! 

Flickering bonfire bluetooth speaker. This is so cool. I think it would be awesome to use in the evenings! 

Bleu de Chanel cologne. One of my favorite scents. So good. 

Longchamp expandable travel bag. This is such a great bag for travel. It folds up into nothing and is so light and durable. You can fit so much in it. 

Beis cosmetic case. A great choice for a (large more structured) dopp kit. 

Ugg ascot slipper. The perfect ugg for men. 

Water repellent sling backpack. With three young kids we can’t go anywhere without a bag. This is such a great guy’s version. 

Polo scarf. So classic. 

Shiatsu Back Massager. We have had this for years and people fight over it in our house. It is the most relaxing thing ever.

Shiatsu Neck Massager Pillow. This is such a good one too – it’s more of a pillow version that doesn’t wrap.

Thymes fraiser fir candle. This smells exactly like the perfect christmas tree.

Couples Split Sheet Set. I’ve joked about Eddie’s sleep habits for years and stealing the covers. This is GENIUS.

Tumi nylon backpack. Another great option for travel. Lasts forever! 

Peter Millar quarter zip. This is Eddie’s favorite sweater. He wears them to work multiple days a week. 

Rhone commuter shirt. And this is his current favorite shirt! 

Magnesium body butter. Definitely getting this for Eddie this year! 

Tech cord organizer case. We have so.many.cords. If you don’t have one of these, you need it. 

Beeswax fire starters. An awesome, useful gift. 

MLB stadium poster. This is fun. I love when something can be use as decor! 

NHL puck coaster set. For the hockey lovers. That’s us.

Acupressure Mat. This is one of the best purchases of 2021 I made. It is so relaxing and really a game changer if you’re stressed out.

Lake topography art. Eddie and I love these. We always see them when we’re on vacation in Michigan.

Mini Power Scrubber. This is most gratifying cleaning tool ever.

Yeti Rambler Mug. A classic favorite that everyone adores.

Microfiber robe. This looks like the softest thing ever. I love the plaid.

Rechargeable Hand Warmers. This is the best idea for someone out in the cold often!

[This is not a sponsored post and any of the above items that I own were purchased by me or gifted by friends/family! There are a few general affiliate links above. Thank you for reading! xo]

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What To Eat This Week: 11/17/24.

My favorite menus to make are the cozy fall ones!

What’s on your menu this week?!
What To Eat This Week

Honeycrisp harvest kale salad

Spaghetti squash parmesan

Spicy honeynut squash soup

Crispy orzo frittata

Pumpkin vodka pasta

Winter crun…

My favorite menus to make are the cozy fall ones!

What’s on your menu this week?!

What To Eat This Week

Honeycrisp harvest kale salad

Spaghetti squash parmesan

Spicy honeynut squash soup

Crispy orzo frittata

Pumpkin vodka pasta

Winter crunch salad

Baked pumpkin cheesecake oatmeal

Make ahead marinated chickpeas

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Currently Crushing On.

Hello hello! This week on the blog, I shared this spicy honeynut squash soup. I also shared these sourdough slab biscuits, a bunch of cocktails and mocktails for thanksgiving and apple pie crumble bars! Gift guides on the blog are live! So far, we have: Hostess Gift Guide Kitchen Gift Guide Under $25 Gift Guide Beauty […]

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currently crushing on

Hello hello!

This week on the blog, I shared this spicy honeynut squash soup. I also shared these sourdough slab biscuits, a bunch of cocktails and mocktails for thanksgiving and apple pie crumble bars!

Gift guides on the blog are live! So far, we have:

Hostess Gift Guide

Kitchen Gift Guide

Under $25 Gift Guide

Beauty Gift Guide

You can find all my favorites in my amazon store front and LTK shop! I have gift guides here and some more here too!

There’s a new menu for the week and a new peek inside our everyday life.

You can join The Everyday Dinners cookbook club right here! If you have a copy of the bookrequest to join the group. If not, get one here!  Ready to start on fall! It is such a wonderful community and an amazing place for recipe ideas.

xoxoxox

WHAT I’M LOVING THIS WEEK

Pumpkin pie with chocolate chip! Fabulous.

Craving this chocolate chip banana bread.

Chorizo stuffing sounds amazing.

Making this bourbon maple glazed ham!

Snickerdoodle snack mix would be a huge hit.

Definitely trying these gruyere scones.

Caramel apple slab pie looks incredible.

I love a vanilla bean old fashioned.

Creamed spinach with boursin. OMG.

We all love a classic green bean casserole!

Pomegranate lemon meringue pie. Wow!

Make spiked eggnog this holiday season!

Make-ahead turkey gravy for the win.

Love an apple pecan salad.

Cranberry apple crumb bars. YUM.

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Apple Pie Cobbler Bars.

Apple pie cobbler bars are such a delightful fall treat! Perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall holiday, they start with a buttery shortbread crust, a spiced apple and brown sugar filling and a crumbly streusel on top. So delish and easy to make! I’ve got the ultimate Thanksgiving (and fall!) dessert for you.  These apple […]

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Apple pie cobbler bars are such a delightful fall treat! Perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall holiday, they start with a buttery shortbread crust, a spiced apple and brown sugar filling and a crumbly streusel on top. So delish and easy to make!

I’ve got the ultimate Thanksgiving (and fall!) dessert for you. 

apple pie cobbler bars

These apple pie cobbler bars are incredible, made with a shortbread crust, a soft cinnamony apple filling and a crumb on top that is a bit crunchy. They taste like heaven – apple pie in bar form! 

apple pie cobbler bars

The bars can be made ahead of time and they are so fabulous, basically tasting like a big piece of pie or even an apple crumble. I’m obsessed.

When it comes to fall flavors, I enjoy apple SO much more than pumpkin. Apple cider and apple flavored things are definitely what I crave and love to bake the most. Sure, pumpkin is good. But apple is sweet, crisp and refreshing. It just feels like a fall day. 

apple pie cobbler bars

The original recipe for these bars comes from my cookbook The Pretty Dish. I first shared my blueberry peach cobbler bars in that book and have since made many versions! I make a cranberry cobbler bar and a strawberry cobbler bar – both are incredible. 

apple pie cobbler bars

The bars are also easy!

You essentially make a shortbread crust and a filling.

The shortbread crust is used for both the base of the bar and the crumbly topping.

The filling is obviously used for the… filling. Shocking. 

apple pie cobbler bars

To make the apple filling, I chop and cook the apples a bit. I like to get them somewhat tender so they are bite-able and soft in the bars. This also makes them a bit syrupy. That consistency is easy to come by if you’re using berries or cranberries or peaches. So that’s another benefit to cooking the apples down a bit. 

Then, I layer! I press half the shortbread mixture into the pan to form a crust. 

Next, I pour the spiced apple filling over the crust.

Finally, the remaining shortbread gets crumbled and sprinkled on top.

apple pie cobbler bars

These take about 45 minutes to bake and I like to let them cool completely before slicing. You can definitely make them ahead of time (even a few days!) and store them in the fridge to stay fresh. I serve them chilled, at room temp or even warm with vanilla ice cream. They are incredible all ways! 

apple pie cobbler bars

Now if you’re looking to really save some time, I’ll tell you that you totally can use a jar of apple pie filling here. It takes the process of chopping and cooking the apples out of it. It doesn’t taste quite as fresh or homemade, but at the same time it tastes like classic diner apple pie. 

Shhhh. I won’t tell. (more…)

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