Lowes Ferry Farm

❄️ Snowflake Marshmallows ❄️ These magical homemade snowflake marshmallows will instantly up your hot cocoa game! They taste AMAZING and they melt slowly into a beautiful foam (if they last that long). 😉 🧐Pro tip: Use snowflake pie punches to cut these once they are throughly dusted with confectioner’s sugar and you’ll get a lovely pressed pattern! Ingredients ❄️ Cooking spray ❄️ 3 envelopes powdered unflavored gelatin ❄️ 1/2 c cold water + 1/2 c cold water ❄️ 1½ c granulated sugar ❄️ 1 c light corn syrup ❄️ ¼ tsp kosher salt ❄️ 1 Tbsp vanilla extract ❄️ 1 Tbsp confectioner’s sugar + more for dusting Equipment ❄️ Stand mixer ❄️ Candy Thermometer ❄️ Snowflake cookie cutters or pie punches Instructions�❄️ Lightly oil an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Combine gelatin and water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and set aside. �❄️ In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, salt and ½ cup cold water and stir to combine. Cook over medium-high heat, swirling the pan occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until the mixture reaches 240 degrees on a candy thermometer. ❄️ Set stand mixer to low speed and carefully pour hot syrup into the bowl with gelatin mixture. Add vanilla and confectioner’s sugar. ❄️ Turn the mixer to high and whip until peaking and glossy. ❄️ Pour mixture into prepared pan and spread with an oiled spatula or knife. Let rest until firm. ❄️ Sift confectioner’s sugar over a work surface and turn out marshmallow onto surface. Dust top with confectioner’s sugar and cut into snowflakes with an oiled cutter - if using pie punches, make sure not to get the impression part in oil (only the outer edges). #Maeshmallows #makeyourown #diymarshmallows #funbaking #foodie #baking #holidaycooking #holidayideas

🍫 Chocolate Maple Marshmallows 🍫 I’ve heard for years that homemade marshmallows are life-changing, but I never believed it - I mean, they are marshmallows, right? Then I tried it and oh… my… word! Be warned, once you make your own, you may never go back to store-bought. 🧐Pro tip: Try adding 1/2 Tbsp of peppermint extract when you add the vanilla OR a bit of cinnamon when you dust the finished marshmallows for two magically festive variations! Ingredients 🍫 Cooking spray 🍫 3 envelopes powdered unflavored gelatin 🍫 1/2 c cold water + 1/2 c cold water 🍫 1½ c granulated sugar 🍫 1/2 c light corn syrup 🍫 1/2 c maple syrup 🍫 ¼ tsp kosher salt 🍫 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 🍫 1 Tbsp cocoa powder + more for dusting 🍫 vegetable oil Equipment 🍫 Stand mixer 🍫 Candy Thermometer Instructions�🍫 Lightly oil an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Combine gelatin and water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and set aside. �🍫 In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, salt and ½ cup cold water and stir to combine. Cook over medium-high heat, swirling the pan occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until the mixture reaches 240 degrees on a candy thermometer. 🍫 Set stand mixer to low speed and carefully pour hot syrup into the bowl with gelatin mixture. Add vanilla and cocoa powder 🍫 Turn the mixer to high and whip until peaking and glossy. 🍫 Pour mixture into prepared pan and spread with an oiled spatula or knife. Let rest until firm. 🍫 Sift cocoa powder over a work surface and turn out marshmallow onto surface. Dust top with cocoa powder and cut into cubes with a lightly oiled knife. 🍫 Optional: Toss cubes in cocoa powder or scorch tops lightly with a kitchen torch. #holidayentertaining

🍅🧀 Candy Cane Caprese Salad 🧀🍅 Something a little different, but just as festive! Served with a toasted baguette, this candy cane is a bright, healthy choice during the season of sugar and heavy hors d'oeuvres!

🍎 Charred Apple Butter 🍎 This delicious charred apple butter is addictive and doesn’t require peeling pounds of apples! Start it before bed and enjoy right away the next day. I LOVE using this recipe in Baked Brie en Croûte or just by itself on toast or in overnight oats. Ingredients 🍎 3 lbs sweet apples (I used gala), cored and sliced 🍎 1/4 cup cane sugar 🍎 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed 🍎 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon 🍎 1/8 tsp salt 🍎 Pinch ground cloves 🍎 1 teaspoons vanilla paste Instructions 🍎 Slice unpeeled apples into 1/4” slices and pour into slow cooker. 🍎 Add remaining dry ingredients (withholding vanilla paste) and stir until thoroughly combined. 🍎 Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours (until apples are completely softened and dark brown in color. 🍎 Remove lid, add vanilla paste, and allow to cool to room temperature. 🍎 Add to Vitamin (or use an immersion blender) and puree until smooth (or desired texture). 🍎 Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks.

🌶️🍫☕️ Mayan Hot Cocoa (Xocolatl) ☕️🍫🌶️ I know this sounds weird, but it’s delicious! I first had this spicy holiday treat when we lived in New Mexico and while I don’t always take my cocoa this way, it is a lovely treat! I love to add homemade cinnamon marshmallows and serve with something very light (i.e. wafers or palmiers). Ingredients 🌶️ 1 1/2 cup milk 🌶️ 3 Tbsp sipping chocolate (or instant hot chocolate mix) 🌶️ 1 tsp vanilla 🌶️ 1 tsp ground cinnamon 🌶️ Red chili powder (or cayenne pepper) to taste - I use 1/4 tsp Instructions ☕️Mix the hot chocolate mix, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper together in a mug. �☕️Heat milk on the stove until it begins to boil, about 2 minutes. ☕️Slowly pour in hot cocoa mix, cinnamon and cayenne, whisking steadily. Enjoy immediately. For coffee people, add a shot of espresso for a morning boost! #instadrink #drink #holidaydrinks #newmexico #warmdrinks #winterdrinks #foodie #wintervibes

🍫🔥Holiday Hot Cocoa Board 🔥🍫 This board is SO easy to make and enjoy! It requires zero cooking - unless you want to make your own marshmallows (hint: that may be right around the corner). We love a good hot cocoa board with our first fire of the season or as we trim the tree! Ingredients 🍫Various types of chocolate bars 🍫Various types of sweet spreads (we used hazelnut, peanut and biscoff butters) 🍫Marshmallows (add different flavors or make your own) 🍫Graham crackers (chocolate, cinnamon and honey) 🍫Various wafers, cookies and rice crisps (for our gluten-free family) 🍫Golden Grahams cereal (mix in chocolate chips and mini marshmallows) 🍫Some red fruit and fresh greenery to garnish #HolidayEats #FamilyTogetherness #easyentertaining

Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend

🍁 Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend 🍁 Last year I forgot to buy pumpkin spice and the grocery was sold out. Luckily, I had everything I needed in my magical spice drawer - AND I could add a bit more cinnamon! If you ever find yourself in the same predicament, here’s your solution: Ingredients 🍁 1 ½ Tbsp ground cinnamon 🍁 1 tsp ground ginger 🍁 1 tsp ground nutmeg 🍁 ¾ tsp ground allspice 🍁 ¾ tsp ground cloves Instructions Mix together and store in an airtight container. #pumpkinspice #autumnvibes #thanksgiving #makeyourown #fallvibes #pumpkinpices #holiday

🍁 Maple Brown Butter Pumpkin Pies 🍁 True confession: I’m not the biggest pumpkin pie fan, but adding brown butter to basically anything can change the heart. THIS pumpkin pie is 😍! Ingredients 🍁 Pie Crust 🍁 6 Tbsp unsalted butter 🍁 ¾ cup dark brown sugar 🍁 2 tsp water 🍁 2/3 cup heavy cream 🍁 1 tsp vanilla extract 🍁 2 large eggs 🍁 2 large egg yolks 🍁 ½ tsp salt 🍁 1 ⅔ cup pumpkin puree 🍁 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice 🍁 2 tsp cinnamon 🍁 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 🍁 ½ cup heavy cream 🍁 ¼ cup maple syrup 🍁 1 tsp molasses 🍁 ⅓ cup carrot juice 🍁 Flaky sea salt for sprinkling over pie as a garnish (optional) Instructions Caramelize Brown Butter 🍁 In a small saucepan, brown butter over medium-low heat. Add brown sugar, whisk, and then carefully add the water while whisking. Bring mixture to a boil and continue to simmer for a few minutes until the mixture smells caramelized and starts to darken. Slowly add heavy cream and whisk until smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes before whisking in vanilla extract. Set aside 🍁 Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare Filling 🍁 In a separate small bowl, lightly whisk the eggs and yolks together with the salt and set aside. 🍁 Whisk together pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and lemon juice until smooth. 🍁 Slowly add caramelized brown butter and whisk until combined. 🍁 Drizzle in the egg mixture, cream, maple syrup, molasses and carrot juice; blend until smooth. Fill & Bake 🍁 Pour filling to just below edge of prepared and pre-baked crust. 🍁 Bake on the lower rack of the oven for 15 minutes. REDUCE oven temperature to 350°F and bake for another 30-40 minutes, or until the center jiggles only slightly when shaken. Do not overbake. 🍁 Allow to cool completely on a wire rack. Serve slightly warm, at room temperature, or chilled with whip cream.* This pie is best served next day! *Pairs well with Homemade Cin

🍁 Pumpkin Chai Tea Latte 🍁 I’m just going to say it… I’m not a coffee person. 😱 This is my go-to fall feels morning cup. See comments for my Chai Spice Blend. Ingredients 🍁 1 tsp chai spice blend 🍁 1/8 tsp white pepper 🍁 1 star anise pod 🍁 2 Tbsp pumpkin puree 🍁 1 Tbsp maple syrup 🍁 1/2 tsp vanilla 🍁 2 cups milk 🍁 2 black tea bags Instructions 🍁 Mix together spice blend, white pepper, anise pod, pumpkin puree, maple syrup and vanilla and brown briefly on the stovetop until fragrant. 🍁 Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. 🍁 Add two black tea bags (or 2 Tbsp loose leaf tea) and simmer for 2-3 minutes. 🍁 Remove bags and enjoy! #chiatea #makeyourown #chaitealatte #pumpkinspice #falldrinks #fallvibes #fallcooking #warmdrinks

🥚 Pancetta, Brie, and Caramelized Onion Quiche 🥚 This quiche recipe is one of my favorites. It’s hearty enough for brunch or dinner and easy to assemble a day or two ahead. See comments for my gluten free quiche crust. Ingredients 🥚Gluten free quiche crust 🥚8 oz pancetta 🥚4 eggs, beaten 🥚1 Tbsp heavy cream 🥚1 medium yellow onion, sliced root to tip. 🥚2 Tbsp butter 🥚2 tsp Dijon mustard 🥚3 oz brie 🥚2 cloves of garlic 🥚2 Tbsp fresh thyme, coarsely chopped 🥚Salt and white pepper to taste Instructions 🥚Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). 🥚Melt 1 Tbsp of butter in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and add onion. 🥚Cook, stirring every 1-2 minutes, until evenly golden brown (about 10-15 minutes) and season with salt and pepper and set to the side in a bowl. 🥚Add pancetta to same skillet used for browning onions and cook until lightly browned (2-3 minutes). 🥚While pancetta is browning, whisk heavy cream into eggs. 🥚Slice brie into ¼ slices. 🥚Melt remaining butter in a small bowl and whisk in mustard until well combined. 🥚Glaze quiche crust with Dijon mixture. 🥚Fill with onion, pancetta, and brie slices and top with thyme and egg mixture. 🥚Bake 20 minutes or until eggs are just beginning to set. Let rest 5 minutes. 🥚Garnish with thyme and cut into slices to serve warm or room temperature. #quiche #brunch #dinner #yummy #instafood #easydinner #easybreakfast #dinnerideas

🥧 Mini Maple Brown Butter Pumpkin Pies 🥧 I’m notorious for making too much pie filling, but my kids are okay with that. Add excess pie filling to mini pies or use the recipe below to create just the little pies. Ingredients 🍁 Pie Crust 🍁 3 Tbsp unsalted butter 🍁 ¼ cup dark brown sugar 🍁 1/3 cup heavy cream 🍁 ½ tsp vanilla extract 🍁 1 large eggs 🍁 1 large egg yolks 🍁 ¼ tsp salt 🍁 1 cup pumpkin puree 🍁 ½ tbsp pumpkin pie spice 🍁 1 tsp cinnamon 🍁 1 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 🍁 ¼ cup heavy cream 🍁 2 Tbsp maple syrup 🍁 ½ tsp molasses 🍁 3 Tbsp carrot juice 🍁 Flaky sea salt for sprinkling over pie as a garnish (optional) Instructions Caramelize Brown Butter 🍁 In a small saucepan, brown butter over medium-low heat. Add brown sugar, whisk, and then carefully add the water while whisking. Bring mixture to a boil and continue to simmer for a few minutes until the mixture smells caramelized and starts to darken. Slowly add heavy cream and whisk until smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes before whisking in vanilla extract. Set aside 🍁 Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare Filling 🍁 In a separate small bowl, lightly whisk the eggs and yolks together with the salt and set aside. 🍁 Whisk together pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and lemon juice until smooth. 🍁 Slowly add caramelized brown butter and whisk until combined. 🍁 Drizzle in the egg mixture, cream, maple syrup, molasses and carrot juice; blend until smooth. Fill & Bake 🍁 Press pie crusts into individual molds and pour filling to just below edge of crust. 🍁 Bake on the lower rack of the oven for 10 minutes. REDUCE oven temperature to 350°F and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the center jiggles only slightly when shaken. Do not overbake. 🍁 Allow to cool completely on a wire rack. Serve slightly warm, at room temperature, or chilled with whip cream. This pie is best served next day! #Pum

🧑‍🍳Beginner Baking Essentials🧑‍🍳 There is so much gear for baking, but these are the essentials to get you started. 🧐Pro tips: Splurge for the nice pans. Go for the smoother hand crank sifter over the squeeze grip. Stainless mixing bowls… don’t stain. 🧑‍🍳Prep🧑‍🍳 ☑️Parchment Paper ☑️Basting and Pastry Brushes ☑️Mixing Bowl ☑️Sifter ☑️Whisk 🫗Measure🫗 ☑️Wet Measuring Cup ☑️Dry Measuring Cups ☑️Baker’s Scale ☑️Measuring Spoons 🧁Bake🧁 ☑️Cookie Sheet ☑️Cooling Rack ☑️Muffin Pan ☑️Cake Pans ☑️Loaf Pan

🍂 Pumpkin Butter Baked Brie 🍂 I always keep store-bought puff pastry in my freezer for last minute hosting. You can wrap just about anything in puff pastry �successfully, but when it’s chilly outside, melty cheese is one of my favorites! Ingredients: �🍂 1 puff pastry sheet, thawed� 🍂 1 small wheel of Brie� 🍂 1/3 cup pumpkin (or apple) butter� 🍂 1 egg white, beaten + 1 Tbsp water �🍂 fresh tomato plant leaves (or large herb leaf) 🍂 baker’s twine, cut in 10-12” strands and tied together in the middle. ��Instructions�: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.�2. Lightly roll puff pastry onto floured counter. 3. Spread pumpkin butter in center and top with cheese wheel. �4. Trim pastry to a circle and wrap around brie, pinching edges to seal. 5. Cut off any excess pastry and roll into a “pumpkin stem.” �6. Cut 5 strips of baker’s twine. Tie all strands together in the center and spread strings in a circle. 7. Place wrapped wheel in center with folds facing up and tie strands together around the pastry making sure to keep strands spaced evenly. � 8. Flip everything over so that the smooth side is facing up and gently apply egg wash to pastry and pumpkin stem.� 9. Bake in oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, adding the stem in the last 5-10 minutes.�10. Allow to cool for several minutes, then carefully cut and remove the strings. �11. Lay leaves in center and use the stem to “tuck” them into the pastry. ��🍂 Enjoy! 🍂 #thanksgiving #family #thanksgivingdinner #holidayseason #thanksgivingrecipes #Stuffing #recipe #fallrecipes #pumpkinpie #thanksgivingdessert