September is the best time of year for apple picking. It is a great way to get outside and connect with the season. Apples are a versatile fruit and can be used in cooking, baking or as part of a snack. Below are 10 of the top locations to go apple picking in Rhode Island!
- Pippin Orchard – Cranston, RI
- Sweet Berry Farm – Middletown, RI
- Young Family Farm – Little Compton, RI
- Old Stone Orchard – Little Compton, RI
- Knight Farm – North Scituate, RI
- Barden Family Orchard – North Scituate, RI
- Salisbury Farm – Johnston, RI
- Dame Farm and Orchards – Johnston, RI
- Jaswell’s Farm – Smithfield, RI
- Appleland Orchard – Greenville, RI
Information gathered & adapted from:
https://newenglandwithlove.com/apple-picking-in-ri/
Apple and Zucchini Muffins
Ingredients
1 and 1/4 cups sugar
2/3 cups cooking oil
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 and 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 and 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups zucchini, grated
1 medium apple peeled, cored and shredded, about 1 cup
1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
Directions
1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Paper-line, grease or spray two 12 count muffin pans; set aside.
2.Whisk sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla in large bowl until smooth.
3.In a separate bowl stir together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
4.Stir flour mixture into egg mixture until moistened. Fold in zucchini, apple, and walnuts until batter is combined do not overmix.
5.Portion into prepared muffin pans and bake about 18-22 minutes.
Recipe makes: 24 servings
Nutrition Information:
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Recipe adapted from:
https://cookeatshare.com/recipes/zucchini-and-apple-muffins-844171
