willow and niche

{my friend Sally and I at an orchard in Michigan. That is a Honeycrisp Apple. Delicious.}

I am feeling exhausted today. I am supposed to be studying for a test that I will be taking in two hours, and instead, I find myself wanting to look up recipes.

Friday will be October. That is unbelievable. It seems so odd that we are entering deeply into the fall. So before we leave September, I have to acknowledge on of my favorite foods.

The apple.

Its remarkable.

There are so many varieties, shapes, colors, tastes. Some are crisp and tart, others sweet and soft. I am an advocate of the apple. It lands on my top five list of foods, hands down.

And who doesn't love an apple orchard.

These bars, though simple, are one of the best gooey fall treats I have had. Top them with a scoop of butter pecan ice cream and you will experience bliss. Its a promise.

Apple Brownies

1 ½ Sticks Margarine

2 Cups Brown Sugar

1 Teaspoon Vanilla

2 Eggs

½ Teaspoon Salt

2 Cups Flour

2 Teaspoons Baking Powder

1 Cup Chopped Apples

Bake in a 350 degree oven in a 9x13 pan for about 30 minutes or until set in center.