Apple Crumb Crisp

One of my Fall Goals was to make an Apple Pie! Blake's favorite dessert this time of year is Apple Pie, but I decided to change it up and change up my families Apple Pie recipe a bit to make an Apple Crumb Crisp! We both love how it turned out and we hope you will give it a try this Holiday season :)

Here's what you'll need for the crumb topping:

1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup plain oats

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

sprinkle of salt

1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut into small chunks(super important!)

For the filling:

4 large Granny Smith apples (peeled and sliced pretty thin)

3 Tbsp butter, melted

2 Tbsp flour

1 Tbsp lemon juice

3 Tbsp milk

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

sprinkle of salt

a little extra cinnamon to sprinkle on top

Lets get to cooking! 

First, preheat oven to 375.

In a medium size bowl combine the crumb topping ingredients with a fork until it starts forming small crumbs. It should look something like this :)

Pop it in the fridge while you start mixing the filling.

For the Filling: In a small bowl, combine melted butter and flour until blended then add lemon juice, milk and vanilla, stir well. Add in brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. 

Pour the mixture over the apples and toss until the apples are well coated. It should look about like this. 

Pour the apple mixture into a baking dish(make sure it's all even) and sprinkle the crumb topping over the apples. (Try to resist stealing a bite right then!)

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving. 

Tastes great with a side of Vanilla Bluebell :) 

This recipe is so yummy and will leave your house smelling like fall. Y'all give it a try and let me know how it turns out! 

Good Eats in Austin, TX

As some of you may know, Blake and I are moving to Austin, Texas. He was offered an awesome ministry job and after much prayer we have decided to follow God's lead and be obedient to His call!

During this transition, we have been making the drive from Dallas to Austin at least once a week. We have already found a cute little place to call home and now we are traveling every Tuesday back to ATX so Blake can lead worship for the new college ministry, Continuum! It has been tiring but so much fun.

We have very quickly learned that pretty much anywhere you eat in Austin is insanely good. I thought it would be fun to comply a list of some of our personal favorites to share with y'all just in case you will be visiting Austin soon! Enjoy :)

1. Gourdoughs

They have multiple locations in the Austin area, including food trucks! They serve burgers, salads, sandwiches, and more, all served with a donut! Oh, and you can't leave out the dessert donuts, they are ridiculous in the best way. Here's a few of our recommendations :)

Burgers - I like the Plain Jane, I'm a pretty picky eater, especially when it comes to burgers. I added cheddar cheese and it hit the spot! Blake got the Ron Burgundy, and he loved it! If you like fried eggs and guacamole on burgers, this one is for you. They are also served with their homemade kettle chips!

Dessert Donuts - The Nutty Valentine is simple and good, y'all. Nutella, cinnamon sugar and fresh strawberries all on top of a fresh made donut.

2. Jack Allen's Kitchen

This is a more southern-style restaurant with a little of a southwestern twist. They greet you at your table with a plate of Jack’s signature pimiento cheese and flat bread crackers, which is actually really yummy! I don't care for pimiento cheese but I actually liked it! 

Blake and I shared the Chorizo Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Medallions. I also don't like pork, but this meal is hands down the best thing I have ever ate! The roasted garlic cream sauce was so good. It added so much flavor. I'm convinced by this dish alone that anything you order at Jack Allen's will be delicious. 

3. Hyde Park

If you're wanting from scratch, comfort food then this is the place for you! They are known for their Hyde Park Fries & Fry Sauce! They are so crispy and good! I recommend the Chicken Fried Chicken. It's not better than my mommas but its a close second! I'm super picky about my gravy because growing up I always had homemade gravy from scratch and this gravy tasted almost identical to what I had growing up! So yummy and also just a beautiful restaurant with lots of natural light.

4. Lick Honest Ice Creams

Of course I had to include an ice cream shop! (head on over to my family blog to read about how much our sweet baby has made me crave ice cream!) All of their ice cream is homemade from local ingredients! They have flavors ranging from milk chocolate all the way to roasted beets and fresh mint! (my personal fav) Check out our post back in March to read about our trip to Lick! 

5. Shake Shack

Okay, so this isn't a local place, but Blake and I just tried it for the first time when we were in town last Tuesday and loved it! I heard that they had cheese fries and I was sold. 

It's a bit like In-N-Out Burger I think, but better! And this particular location is the cutest! I love when restaurants have big windows all around that make it seem like you're eating outside when you're not! (I have a strange fear of birds so eating outside is not fun for me! Don't judge.) I loved this little place and I'm sure you'll see me here with my laptop, munching on some cheese fries!

These are just a few of the yummy places we love in Austin, Texas! We are excited to adventure around this big city! To keep up with our family during the move and after go subscribe to our Family Blog! Just enter your email underneath "Follow Becoming The Kelchs" on the right side of your screen! 

Have a happy Saturday!

Banana-Reese's Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Chocolate, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, bananas, all in one to make ice cream?? Count me in!

This recipie is seriously so easy and so yummy!

Here's what you need:

4 bananas, chopped and frozen

2 tbsp of peanut butter

2 tbsp cocoa powder

Around 5-10 chopped up Reese's cups (I had the smaller ones at home so that's what I used)

Instructions:

1. Blend frozen bananas in blender on high for around 4-5 minutes. You may have to scrape the sides and blend again.

2. Once smooth add the peanut butter and cocoa powder and blend again until it's completely mixed.

3. Then I add the chopped up Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and just mix those in with a spoon.

4. Lastly, put in serving dish and add a little whipped cream and some of the chopped Reese's on top and enjoy :)

There you have it! Banana-Reese's Peanut Butter Ice Cream!

I hope you try it and let me know how it turns out!

Have a wonderful week and God bless!