Lean into fall flavors with cozy apple desserts and a heartwarming historical romance, Mismatched in Texas. Apples + autumn love stories = perfect pairing.
Apples and Autumn Nostalgia
There’s something about apples that always takes me back in time. Maybe it’s the memory of bobbing for apples at fall carnivals, or biting into a sticky caramel apple on a stick. Maybe it’s the shiny red candied apples that seemed almost too pretty to eat. Whatever the reason, apples carry with them a lovely old-fashioned feel—a taste of nostalgia that pairs perfectly with the fall season.
Cozy Apple Recipes to Try
If you’re looking for simple ways to lean into fall flavors this year, here are two cozy apple recipes you’ll love:
Spiced Apple Dump Cake – A rustic, grill-baked dessert from my daughter and son-in-law at Backyard Texas Grill. Warm, spiced, and baked in cast iron, it’s as cozy as autumn evenings get.
Simple Apple Spice Cake – A soft, comforting cake with applesauce baked right in. This cake is brimming with old-fashioned flavor, just right for pairing with a hot cup of tea or coffee. You’ll find the recipe on my Out of the Box baking site.
Serve either one with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you’ve got a dessert that feels like a hug from the past.
A Historical Romance to Savor
Just as apples connect us to days gone by, so do historical romances. They remind us of the timeless truths of love, resilience, and faith. My novel Mismatched in Texas does exactly that.
Set against the backdrop of Texas history, this story captures the beauty of old-fashioned love—faithful, enduring, and rooted in family. It’s the kind of book that pairs perfectly with a slice of apple cake and a cozy blanket on a crisp autumn evening.
Faith, Food, and Fiction
Ecclesiastes reminds us: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Fall is a season of reflection, gratitude, and savoring the simple things—like apples, love stories, and time with God.
Why not plan your own cozy evening this week? Bake an apple dessert, brew a cup of tea, curl up with a historical romance, and let yourself be carried back in time.
Much love,
Janice
