Cozy Fall Recipes | COOK WITH ME | Autumn Harvest on the Farm

Cook with me today for some cozy fall recipes in my farmhouse kitchen! We are making radish pickles, borscht soup and apple crisp for dessert.

Here are the recipes:

REFRIGERATOR RADISH PICKLES

Brine:
1 c. Apple cider vinegar 1 tsp salt
1 c. water 2 tbsp sugar

2 (or more) bunches radishes
*optional: peppercorns, bay leaves

In a small saucepan combine the vinegar, water, salt and sugar. Bring to a boil to dissolve salt and sugar. Pack a pint sized mason jar with radish slices. Pour boiling brine to cover. Cover and keep refrigerated, once they come to room temperature.

Makes 1 pint

BORSCHT SOUP

1 tbsp fat / oil
2 large shallots or 1 large onion, peeled & diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium beets, peeled & grated
3 large carrots, peeled, diced
1/4 of a red cabbage, shredded
3 large or 5 small potatoes, peeled & diced
2 container beef or vegetable broth
1 tbsp salt - or to taste
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
1 tsp dried thyme

Add later:
1 small can tomato paste
2 tbsp fresh dill, minced plus more for garnish
sour cream for garnish

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil on medium heat. Sauté shallots/onion until soft. Then add beets, carrots, cabbage, garlic and potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes. Add broth, lemon juice, salt, pepper and thyme.

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook on low for a minimum of 1 hour, or for several hours. A half hour before serving, add the tomato paste, dill and taste to adjust seasonings.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a fresh spring of dill. Excellent with a German rye bread!


APPLE CRISP

Crumble Topping:

1 1/2 c. Flour 1 c. rolled oats
1 c. brown sugar 1 c. butter, softened
1 tsp cinnamon

4 c. apples, peeled & sliced
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp cinnamon

Butter a casserole dish and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a bowl combine the sliced apples, sugar and cinnamon. Toss to combine. Pour into prepared casserole.
In the same bowl combine the crumble ingredients. Mix thoroughly (hands are best!) until crumbly looking and thoroughly combined. Sprinkle overtop the apples.

Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes.
Serve warm or room temperature with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Hope you enjoy the recipes!