Why People Go Crazy For This One Pie In Small Town Texas
Pie is a classic fall dessert that has a rightful place in every holiday meal, but it has to be done just right. A crispy yet tender crust, sweet filling that isn’t too overpowering, and fresh ingredients still visibly present. The Apple Store in Medina, part of Love Creek Orchards, checks all of those boxes and then some.
Love Creek Orchards might be closed until next October, but you can stop by the Apple Store all year for a slice of homemade pie.
Stacked a mile high with real apple chunks, this beaut has been rated one of the best pies in Texas. Fruit this naturally sweet doesn't need to be masked with a pool of sugary goop.
Enjoy your slice plain or warmed up and topped with a heaping scoop of apple pie ice cream. Your taste buds will be overwhelmed in the best possible way.
Take a seat at one of the Patio Cafe's bright red picnic tables, surrounded by charming farm decor. Dig into your delicious treat and delight in good conversation while an aroma of warm holiday spices wafts through the air.
Several different varieties of jam are also made fresh daily. Stick with tried-and-true apple butter or branch out and try "Sunshine Jam," which is an unusually delicious combination of apple + pineapple.
In addition to pie and jelly, nearly 50 other apple products come out of this family kitchen. Cakes, breads, syrups, and candies are just a few of the scrumptious creations. - who knew you could do so much with apples?
While you're in the area, don't miss out on a visit to Lost Maples State Natural Area! Known for having some of the state's most striking fall foliage, the trees should hang onto their vibrant hues for a few more weeks.
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
