Student Author: Rebecca M.
Fall is a great time to begin cooking both savory and sweet treats to comfort you and your loved ones on those cold nights cozied up at home. There are so many fall flavors that are unique and delicious. Try some of Putnam’s favorite recipes this fall!
Pumpkin Bars
A favorite fall treat always includes pumpkin. As an added bonus, pumpkin has been proven to decrease blood pressure naturally. Try this recipe for easy pumpkin bars that can be made in under half an hour!
What you’ll need
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup oil
1 15 oz can of pumpkin
2 tsp cinnamon
Directions
Beat together oil, eggs, sugar, and pumpkin until well-blended and fluffy
Add remaining ingredients
Pour into a greased 10x15 inch baking pan
Bake at 350 for 28 minutes
Frosting Recipe
This popular frosting recipe comes from Putnam County’s own Connie Sheehan. As one of the school’s fabulous kitchen ladies, Connie has been bringing smiles to everyone’s faces with her delicious foods. Try this frosting recipe on your cakes or pumpkin bread for a guaranteed fan favorite!
What you’ll need
1 package of 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
½ cup butter (softened)
4 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
Directions
Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy
Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time + vanilla
Beat until smooth
Apple Nut Coffee Cake
The following recipe is a recipe from my grandmother. It was one of her favorite recipes to make. It is a sure bet for friends and family if you want to impress them at parties or just for having company over for coffee at your home!
What you’ll need
½ c. shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. salt
1 apple
½ cup nuts
½ cup brown sugar
1 tsp. Cinnamon
2 tsp. melted butter
Directions
Cream together ½ c. shortening and 1 c. sugar
Add 2 eggs and 1 tsp. vanilla
Beat well
Sift together: 2 c. flour, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. baking soda, ¼ tsp. salt
Add to creamed mixture
Fold in 2 c. chopped apple
Spread batter in greased 9x13 pan
Combine ½ c. nuts, ½ c. brown sugar, 1 tsp. Cinnamon + 2 tsp. melted butter
Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 for 35-40 mins