Joanne's Creations

Cream Scone Recipe

By Joanne Krueger April 04, 2020 | Little Apple Kitchen

Cream Scone Recipe (Yes, I’m going to make you use a scale—that’s what we use in the bakery and it will help you make the best scones!) Ingredients: 500g all-purpose flour 65g sugar (25g for savory scones) 2 Tablespoons baking powder 3/4 tsp. salt 130g butter, very cold or frozen...

Holiday Poached Pears Recipe

By Emily Hines December 13, 2019 | Little Apple Kitchen

Our Modern Mulling Spice makes a gorgeous poaching liquid for poached pears (or apples!). Here's Joanne's recipe: Ingredients: Under-ripe pears Modern Mulling Spice Water Choose firm, slightly under-ripe pears. Peel, leaving the stem intact. Make mulled wine or juice following the instructions on the jar of mulling spice. Lower the...

Plum + Vanilla Smash Recipe

By Emily Hines November 25, 2019 | Little Apple Kitchen

The holidays are filled with times of celebration and we have the perfect drink for the occasions at hand! Tart plums and creamy vanilla combine to make a shrub that is sweet, but not too sweet. Perfect for creating delicious drinks for any holiday! Recipe: 1 jigger (two tablespoons)...

Joanne's Apple Crisp Recipe

By Emily Hines November 14, 2019 | Little Apple Kitchen

Here’s a crisp recipe that’s good with any apple. Full disclosure, I don’t like nuts or oats in my crisp topping, but if you do, add ½ cup of finely chopped toasted walnuts or ½ cup Hill and Hollow or Orchard Blend Granola to the mixture. You can also halve...

Quick Pickles Recipe

By Joanne Krueger September 15, 2019 |

1 lb cucumbers--any kind. 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tablespoon Wildfire Cider 1-2 cloves of garlic, grated on a microplane ½ inch piece of ginger, grated on a microplane A few shakes of hot pepper flakes Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise. Place cut side down, and lightly bruise the...

Citrus Marinade Recipe

By Joanne Krueger September 15, 2019 |

Juice and zest of 1 lemon Juice and zest of 1 lime Juice and zest of 1 orange 2 tablespoons citrus shrub—Blood Orange + Meyer Lemon, or Meyer Lemon + Green Coriander ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2...

Garden Potato Salad Recipe

By Joanne Krueger September 15, 2019 |

2 lbs small red potatoes 1 lb blanched asparagus, cut into ½” pieces ½ cup Whole Apple Vinaigrette 2 T chopped cornichons 2 T chopped tarragon 2 T chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste. Simmer the potatoes until just cooked, 10-20 min depending on how big they are. Drain...

Little Apple Treats (Vegan) Applesauce Bread Recipe

By Joanne Krueger September 15, 2019 |

This is a delicious tea bread, full of granola and chocolate. Great with a cup of tea, or for breakfast. Recipe: 1 cup (300g) unsweetened applesauce ½ cup coconut yogurt, plain or vanilla (1-5.3 oz container or 150g) ½ cup (160g) maple syrup ⅓ cup (60g) olive oil 1 tsp...

Strawberry Smash Recipe

By Joanne Krueger August 20, 2019 |

Summer is waning so we like to end our days outside, soaking in the last of the light while tasting something summery-sweet. Unlike anything you have tried, this mocktail is subtly spiced from the pink peppercorns and accented by a tangy strawberry finish. 1 jigger (two tablespoons) Strawberry Pink...

Shrub—Simply Summery Recipe

By Joanne Krueger August 08, 2019 |

I love this one right when the sun is about to go down. Add 1 tablespoon of shrub to cold sparkling wine. (I prefer citrus or strawberry + black peppercorn, but any will do). Garnish with dried or fresh citrus, lemon verbena or my favorite dried rose petals. To make...

Learn to Make our Everyday Vinaigrette

By Joanne Krueger August 08, 2019 | Little Apple Kitchen

We're farmers, which means our to-do list never gets shorter. We live in the constant swirl of wrapping up one season and preparing for the next. Living in Northern California and working alongside other amazing producers and talented chefs, means we have a real taste for delicious food. Stopping for lunch is a...

Easy Organic Cocktail Recipe

By Allison Ball March 17, 2019 |

We love this easy yet sophisticated Blood Orange + Meyer Lemon Shrub cocktail made with one of our organic shrubs! Impressive and refreshing for any dinner party or get-together. Ingredients: ½ jigger (or 1/2 shot glass full) of our Blood Orange+Meyer Lemon shrub 1 jigger (or 1 shot glass full) of vodka (or...