Fall is my favorite season of the year. At the market we can buy the best apples at this time of the year. There is so much you can do with apples. A dessert that I bake, only in the fall, is apple crumble.
Last week I was in Ottawa to move my son in his new apartment for university. When I got back home I had a great package, waiting for me, from Epicure Selections. In the box I found baking products like baking powder, vanilla beans, cinnamon sticks, almond extract, edible blossoms and many more.
One of the products that caught my attention was Crystallized Ginger. I had never baked with crystallized ginger before and wanted to do a recipe right away. I searched on Epicure Selections for a recipe and found one for Crystallized Ginger Apple Crumble. Right away I knew that this would be on the menu for last night Dinner. First I tasted the Crystallized Ginger. It was so good I could not stop snacking on the ginger. I prepared my crumble, and for the spices used Epicure Selections Apple Pie Spice. When I opened the jar it smells so good. I added a bit more than what the recipe called for because I do like my crumbles with lot's of flavor. This crumble was so good that I will make this recipe from now on.
This is the kind of food that makes me welcome fall even though I'll miss summer! Looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteMy gosh what a wonderful idea to have Apple spice! I've never heard of such a thing, but can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteFall is my favorite season too. Crisp weather, beautiful sunsets and sunrises, and a chance to get warm, cozy, and enjoy the comforts of home with the family.
Where did you get that Epicure stuff? I've never seen it in stores!
Keep up the delicious postings Helene! They are so inspiring and always make me hungry.. (even when they shouldn't ;)
Patricia: Thanks for your nice comments. Please visit Epicure Selections by clicking on the link.
ReplyDeleteThe Apple Pie Spice smells so good and is high-quality. Worth every penny.
Crystallized Ginger does sound delicious...thanks
ReplyDeleteSo happy fall is here! It's the best time for eating. We have apples to use up this weekend for a cake. Adding crystallized ginger would be great!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post about Epicure Selections. I feel wonderful purchasing from companies that give back. Great recipe!
ReplyDeleteInteresting apple crumble with ginger, looks yummy :)
ReplyDeleteYour photos look great and your apple crumble looks heavenly..
ReplyDeleteOnce I start eating the ginger it's hard to stop. I've never baked with it - this looks lovely!! I am so ready for fall!
ReplyDeleteI've never had apple and ginger together before. I bet they tasted great together in the crumble.
ReplyDeleteAnd the change on my blog has been made. ;-)
What a wonderful dessert and a company that gives back is a winner to boot!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great combo--apple and ginger...yum!
ReplyDeletelooks delciious. And, I hope Ottawa was wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI love baking with apples - I have to try apples and ginger!
ReplyDeleteOh, I dread the day that I will also have to move my children into their own apartments......at the moment they are just here so I can hug whenever I want to. Love the crumble....oooo and they ginger is such a winner!!!
ReplyDeleteI've never baked with crystallized ginger before but I have snacked on them aplenty :). Ah, apples! I am so happy 'tis the season for them again.
ReplyDeleteI bookmarked this recipe right away and will be making it this weekend! I have just enough crystallized ginger left to make this delicious crumble!
ReplyDeletehelene,
ReplyDeletethank you for stopping by my little blog, liking it, and sharing that of course! I've never stumbled upon your blog before but it's simply stunning!! photos, layout, writing, and recipes are all amazing. I'm dumbfounded I've never visited before! I surely will again. . . thanks again for stopping by my blog!
apples and crystalized ginger sound amazing...I'm sure your house smelled great, too! I, too, love just eating the crysalized ginger as a snack!!!
ReplyDeleteBonjour Hélène...merci beaucoup de ton gentil passage sur mon blog et du coup, je découvre le tien avec bonheur...Tu as un plein de tendresse dans les textes et les photos sont sublimes. On n'a qu'une envie, tout manger, mais c'est avec les yeux de la gourmandise....bravissimo à toi et je reviendrai avec plaisir...Passe un très bon week-end.
ReplyDeleteI love the apples/ginger combination, just seems to add a whole new dimension to a familiar flavor!
ReplyDeleteHelene , the pictures are as usual..so beautiful!...and the new layout looks awesome..:0)..not sure when you changed it..but I read the past 5 posts..all are so lovely!..thanks for sharing..
ReplyDeleteThis cristallized ginger confit is very interesting! What a wonderful flavor combo, yummy!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Rosa
Beautiful apple crumble Helene. I'm just beginning to use crystallized ginger and learning about it.
ReplyDeleteSam
I love fall the best too - apple season is always a joy.
ReplyDeleteYour gingered apple crisp sounds delightful!
I love the taste of ginger and this crumble i am sure i would love .
ReplyDeleteThis looks so scrumptious! I use fresh ginger all the time, but have never cooked with crystallized ginger, so this is very intriguing. Thanks for sharing this idea, plus letting us know about a great company.
ReplyDeletecrisp, crumble, cobbler--as long as apples, cinnamon, and butter are involved, i'm all over it. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicious apple crumble, nicely spice too.
ReplyDeleteGosh, Helene - Apple crumble is great on a good day. Apple crumble with crystallized ginger would be amazing. Love it.
ReplyDeleteHi there, and thanks for stopping by my blog! Your photos are lovely, and this crumble looks divine!
ReplyDeleteI love fall and the smell of apples and cinnamon in the air. This crumble looks and sounds perfect.
ReplyDeleteyum, ginger and dessert. Two of my favorites. Its still blazing hot here, but i can't wait for fall to make things like this. thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful apple crumble, Helene. I've never used crystallized ginger in mine, though I do add it to my ginger bread. Your photo is, as always, perfect. Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteMmm beautiful crumble! I think the apple pie spice would be great in lots of things like muffins and granola.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds beyond delicious. Perfect dish for welcoming Fall.
ReplyDeleteHélène! Imaginez ma grande surprise lorsque j'arrive chez une cliente(adorable) cet après-midi..et elle m'offre des Fleurs Comestibles de Victorian Epicure..!!!!
ReplyDeleteJe suis mordue:)
Ton croustillant est croquant!
So luscious AND sophisticated!!! Bonne fin de semaine!
ReplyDeleteMy husband just loves crystallized ginger and I always thought how well it would pair with apples. This crumble looks wonderfully delicious and so Autumny!
ReplyDeleteAhh this is a great recipe to welcome fall! Great flavours!
ReplyDeleteAutumn is my favourite time of year too, and, this looks a fabulous way to celebrate the start of it.
ReplyDeleteThat first photo is so beautiful! I love apples and crystallized ginger - it is an amazing combination. Thanks for the delicious recipe.
ReplyDeleteThis screams FALL!!! Gorgeous photos, they are so comforting and delicious looking at the same time.
ReplyDeleteThis is my type of comfort food! Looks and sounds amazing.
ReplyDeleteWow this looks delicious! This is a gorgeous picture and its making me hungry :)
ReplyDeleteI love using crystallised ginger in baking, and use it often.I do envy you though Helene, to get it ready made in a beautiful jar. I make it at home from a david Lebovitz recipe. What a beautiful addition to a gorgeous crumble. Just right for fall. How lovely!!
ReplyDeletestrangely I made an apple crisp this year back in july... not sure why except that i was craving it. but i'm glad it's the right season for them now.
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of adding crytalized ginger to an apple crumble! It looks really good!
ReplyDeleteI love crumbles in general, and adding ginger is a wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos!
Helene,
ReplyDeleteFall is my favorite time of year as well. What wonderful sounding products you have available to you. Happy Fall baking and cooking!
Crystallized ginger adds such a nice element to this dish. A nice fall finish to an Asian dinner.
ReplyDeleteyour photography is fantastic! The use of light is stunning. I look forward to checking back.
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