The transition from summer to fall is full of wonderful flavors. Many tend to zone in on pumpkin but I've found a new love for peaches. Our Peach Ginger Spread is anxiously awaited all summer long. Sweet ripe peaches simmered to perfection with freshly grated ginger- it's a perfect pair.

If you're a regular of the Lansdale Farmer's Market then you'll recognize this years exclusive peach supplier: Mickley's Farm and Orchard. Our tent is located right across from theirs which often ends in a day staring at deliciously crisp apples and juicy peaches.

This recipe makes a soft cookie with a little crunch to the edges. The flavor is more subtle than a ginger snap but equally soothing.

Here we go!

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter (room temperature)
1 8oz jar Peach Ginger Spread
1/4 tsp ginger powder
1/4 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together butter and white sugar. Beat in Peach Ginger Spread and brown sugar. Mix in dry ingredients.
You can use a cookie dough scoop for uniform cookies or use two spoons to make drop cookies. Batter will expand slightly.

Bake for 15-18 minutes, until slightly golden around edges.

Note: we experimented with using a gluten free flour and vegan butter and found that the cookies spread significantly more and became more crispy.

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Happy Tasting!

As most of you know by now, we've moved into our new beautiful location on Main Street in Lansdale. In addition to the cafe, the new shop has a market featuring Small Batch Kitchen products, sustainable living items, natural cleaning, canning equipment, and locally made foods.

Browsing the shelves creates a lot of cooking and baking inspiration from me. I've found a lot of delicious treats and new foods to bring home as well as supplies I never even knew about.

I was trying to figure out a neat new idea for our first Raspberry recipe and as luck would have it I spotted the Haldeman Mills Cobbler mix on our shelves.  I grabbed some fresh peaches from the farmers market and a delicious dessert was created.

Haldeman Mills Cobbler mix, Small Batch Kitchen Raspberry Fruit Spread, and Trickling Springs organic milk (2% or Whole) available in our market.

Ingredients:
*2 cups Cobbler Mix
*1/3 cup oil
*1 cup milk
*8 oz Raspberry Spread
*2 large peaches

*6- 8 oz empty and clean Small Batch Kitchen jars

Note: for this recipe I decide to assemble the cobbler in empty 8 oz and 4 oz jars that I had from spreads we had already eaten. Rather than one large cobbler to be scooped out, it makes for a ready made single serving. Alternately, you can use an 8X8 pan and increase the baking time to 40 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Farenheit.

For the fruit bottom:
Chop up the peaches into bite size pieces. If desired, toss with a small amount of flour and sugar. Divide the peaches into the bottom of your jars. Top with a heaping tablespoon of Raspberry spread.

For the cobbler:
Combine two cups of cobbler mix with 1/3 cup of oil (use melted coconut oil for added flavor) and one cup of milk. Divide evenly on top of fruit mixture.

Bake the cobbler jars for 25 minutes. Serve warm; optionally with ice cream for a summer night treat.

Ready for a picnic- just screw on the lid and grab a spoon!

Happy Tasting!

-Rachel

While I love a classic warm, sweet, doughy cinnamon bun; some days are just not meant for cinnamon. That's why I was thrilled when I found this recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod. While I followed the recipe for the dough, I changed up the filling for a nice springtime flavor using our Strawberry Rhubarb Spread.  

With this base dough, there are so many options for incredibly delicious sweet rolls. Strawberry Rhubarb, Raspberry, Peach Ginger- the possibilities only stop when creativity runs out!

Now, the original dough recipe makes enough rolls to fill two 9X13 baking dishes. The ingredients listed below will be half that, making one 9X13 pan- about 8 large rolls. 

Let's gather our ingredients and get baking!

For the dough:
2 1/4 tsp yeast (one packet)
1/2 cup lukewarm water (about 110 degrees F)
3 tbsp shortening/butter
3/4 cup sugar
4 1/2 cups flour
1 cup hot water
1 beaten egg
1 1/2 tsp salt

For the filling:
1 8oz jar Small Batch Kitchen Strawberry Rhubarb Spread
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup fresh diced strawberries and rhubarb (optional)

For the frosting:
4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
1/4 cup butter (softened)
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Follow the instructions here on how to make the dough. Once the dough has risen, roll it into a rectangle about 8-10 inches in length on a lightly floured surface, keeping it 1/4-1/2 inch thick. Spread the ricotta evenly across the dough, then top with Strawberry Rhubarb Spread and optional chopped strawberries. Roll the dough lengthwise, taking care to tuck the edges around the filling so it does not slide across. Cut the roll at 2 inch intervals. It helps to use unflavored floss or clean thread to keep the rolls from being squished. 

Place rolls in a lightly greased baking dish, cover, and allow to rise for about an hour or until doubled in size. 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake for about 30 minutes, until slightly golden. Cream together the frosting ingredients. Place on warm rolls to melt and glaze or cooled rolls as a frosting. 

Enjoy as breakfast or dessert; wow your friends at a beautiful brunch. 

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Happy Snacking!

While I love a fresh, sugary, fried donut once in a while, it's not a very friendly snack or breakfast food. These baked donuts are a fun treat. If you don't have a donut pan, I did test the batter out freeform on a cookie sheet. They turned out a tad flatter than those in the donut pan but just as tasty. 

Apple Pie is such a warm, comfortable flavor that can be enjoyed year round. The notes of cinnamon can easily be expanded and the spread is naturally sweet enough where you don't need much added sugar to the recipe. 

Ready to gather your ingredients?
For the donuts:
2 cups flour
1/4-1/2 cup of sugar, depending on your sweetness preferences
2 tsp baking soda
2 eggs
1/2 cup Small Batch Kitchen Apple Pie Spread
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt

For the crumb topping:
1/2 cup oats
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp cold butter
1 tsp cinnamon





Preheat the oven 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients for the donut batter. In a small mixing bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, apple pie spread, and lemon juice. Add wet to dry and stir just until combined. 

Here's a helpful little trick I used:pour the batter into a cake decorator or icing dispenser. It makes it so much easier to get into the donut pan without making a mess. You can also do this to freehand donuts on a cookie sheet. 


If you're using a donut pan, only fill each ring about halfway before adding the crumb topping. They'll rise perfectly with this amount. Push the crumb topping into the batter a bit so that it doesn't all fall off once the donuts are done. 


Bake the donuts for about 12 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. These are particularly excellent eaten while still warm. 



For reference, these are the freehand donuts I experimented with for anyone who doesn't have a donut pan. 

And voila! The final product. Not too sweet, just filling enough, and amazing dipped in your morning coffee. 

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Happy Tasting!