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Caramel Apple Pie and a Pioneer Woman Cookbook Giveaway

In Ree Drummonds’s signature style, The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays: 140 Step-by-Step Recipes for Simple, Scrumptious Celebrations replicates the recipe style that’s made legions of The Pioneer Woman fans melt with each blog post.

Plus it features this recipe for Caramel Apple Pie. Double plus, you can win a copy of The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays for yourself.

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I mean, what’s not to like?

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If you’re looking for a cookbook that introduces fancy cooking techniques and intricate recipe stylings, keep on looking through those bookshelves, because this is NOT that book.

And that’s exactly why it’s so good, because it’s a treasure trove of family favorites and other scrumptious excuses to gather around the table for a year of holiday celebrating.

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With regular appearances by her basset hounds Charlie and Walter, plus photos and stories featuring life on the ranch with her two-legged family members, A Year of Holidays features real-life food for the family with hundreds of step-by-step photos. There’s so much in there it is sure to turn even the most novice chef into a confident cook in the kitchen.

And as with everything Ree does, it’s delivered with a humorous twist.

Along with holiday do-ahead game-plans—what to do the day before, and the day of the big day to make your celebrating easy for even the hostess— here’s why, in Ree’s words, you need to make the recipes in this book:

For New Years Day, Ree says her Coconut Ginger Baked French Toast is, “So wonderfully tropical you’ll be struck with the sudden urge to rub zinc oxide all over your nose.”

Huevo In the Heart is a tex-mex version of Frog In the Hole using tortillas and salsa to create a bleeding heart, which Ree says, “May not be terribly romantic at all. But at least it tastes good.”

Peach Cobbler heads up the summertime cookouts where Ree declares cobbler to be a very controversial subject. “I don’t care which cobbler is the correct version! I’ll eat it however I can get it!”

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She just might be my soul sister. And I like a sister that will feed me good food and make me laugh all at the same time.

A Year of Holidays is sure to become a go-to resource for every home cook, sharing the basic building blocks to create many new recipes and family memories.

Now you can win a copy of the cookbook for yourself.

Just answer the question in the form below by clicking on the sentence “Leave a comment below” and be entered to win right away, with optional entries for more chances. Don’t be scared, your e-mail info won’t be sold, shared or traded with any unsavory characters or put onto a crazy list you can never get rid of. My mom asked me to share that info.

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When deciding what I might make from her book, I had plenty of choices thanks to the 140 recipes packed into 400 pages. Then I flipped to Caramel Apple Pie, a standard at Ree’s Thanksgiving Feast. I was a goner when I read her words, “This apple pie will make you cry. But in a good, cleanse-your-soul way.”

Who couldn’t use a good cry thanks to pie? Especially when it’s with tears of joy while savoring a mix of oatmeal crumble, creamy caramel and classic apple pie.

Thank you Ree, for helping my soul become pure once again with your Caramel Apple Pie.

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A few recipe notes:

It’s taken me years to figure out which apples are best for pies. Granny Smith, with their firm texture and tart punch, are the classic filler. I found Braeburn and Pink Ladies are a great combo too thanks to this guide.

This pie cuts best when it has cooled completely and firmed up, so allow yourself at least several hours of resting time before cutting and serving. Then if you’re dying for a piece as a warmed up base for cold ice cream, just pop it in the microwave for a few minutes.

The pilgrims planted the first United States apple trees in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Okay, not necessarily a recipe note, but throw that apple fact out at the Thanksgiving dinner and you’re sure to impress.

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Pioneeer Woman's Caramel Apple Pie

Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked pie crust this is Ree’s favorite recipe
  • 7-8 cups peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples
  • juice of half of a lemon
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Topping

  • ¾ cup butter or 1 ½ sticks
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup quick oats
  • ½ cup finely chopped pecans
  • ½ cup jarred caramel topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Roll the pie crust on a lightly floured surface until about 1 inch larger in diameter than the top of a 9-inch pie pan. Fold the crust in half and transfer it to the pie pan and unfold it.
  3. Carefully cut the edges of the pan so it hangs just below the lip and then tuck the edges underneath to form a neat crust rim then crimp the edges of the crust.
  4. Toss the apples with the lemon juice, sugar, flour and salt in a large bowl and set aside.
  5. In another large bowl, combine the butter, flour, brown sugar and salt and blend with a pastry blender into pea size pieces.
  6. Add the oats and pecans and combine.
  7. Mound the apples into the pie crust then sprinkle with the oat topping.
  8. Lightly cover the edges of the pie crust with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Cover the entire pie with aluminum foil if it seems to be baking too quickly.
  9. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Drizzle with caramel sauce, slice and serve.

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  2. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    November 26, 2013 at 1:27 am

    That pie looks glorious. I made a caramel apple pie for thanksgiving last year and am loving all the streusel topping on yours. I cannot wait to check out Ree’s book. There are so many amazing sounding recipes in it!

    Fave holiday is Xmas, and food that goes with it…Xmas cookies!

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  4. Sara H. says

    November 26, 2013 at 2:25 am

    I love Christmas the most! My favorite dish is sweet potato casserole! I also love red velvet anything for Valentine’s Day! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  13. Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says

    November 26, 2013 at 7:39 am

    also I just had to say I love this: “Just answer the question in the form below by clicking on the sentence “Leave a comment below” and be entered to win right away, with optional entries for more chances. Don’t be scared, your e-mail info won’t be sold, shared or traded with any unsavory characters or put onto a crazy list you can never get rid of. My mom asked me to share that info.” I might have to state something like this next time. . my friends are always telling me how they are scared of the rafflecopter widget. :)

    Reply

  14. JC says

    November 26, 2013 at 7:40 am

    On Christmas Eve my grandmother makes and herb and walnut cheese ball. It is one of the most amazing things ever. I usually ask for one as a christmas gift.

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  17. Robin Schatz says

    November 26, 2013 at 8:05 am

    I love Thanksgiving, and I love ALL the Thanksgiving foods; it’s difficult to pick just one. I make a wonderful turkey and stuffing with plenty for leftovers, so I guess that’s my favorite. I also love Hanukkah and my favorite dish is brisket with latkes and homemade applesauce. My brisket is in the refrigerator right now, with a rub on it and waiting to be braised for tomorrow night. Yum!

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  23. Annette says

    November 26, 2013 at 9:07 am

    Ree’s recipes have steps everyone can repeat….and are tasty for your eyes and taste buds. These posts have caused more than one special trip to the grocery store. Yum.

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  32. Christina Gathright says

    November 26, 2013 at 9:38 am

    First, that pie looks amazing! Thanksgiving is my favorite food holiday and I love my mom’s cranberry sauce mixed with her stuffing. It’s awesome!

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  33. Daphnee Reynolds says

    November 26, 2013 at 9:40 am

    It’s a tie between Thanksgiving and Christmas. My mom makes Sweet Potato Casserole every year and it is so good! My sister and I fight over it! If I could eat one thing all the time, it would be that!

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  37. Brittany says

    November 26, 2013 at 9:45 am

    My favorite holiday is Christmas, because my mom makes a big, seafood-based Italian meal (Feast of the Seven Fishes). My favorite dish has to be the zuppa di pesce – pasta with mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, and scallops with a spicy red sauce.

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  38. Patti Burgess says

    November 26, 2013 at 9:47 am

    Christmas Eve is a holiday unto itself in our home, being of Italian decent. It is my favorite, even more so than Christmas. I enjoy all the foods, and the traditions that go with it. Especially the Feast of the 7 Fishes. My 18 year old son and I try and outdo ourselves year after year. This year, he is away at college, so we are doing a different twist. We sent out handwritten invites (going out today!), asking people to bring their favorite Italian appetizer/antipasto or side dish, but leaving the main dish(es) and desserts for us. This will alleviate the pressure on me, being the lone cook in the house. Daughter won’t be coming home as she is spending it with her beau, who is coming back from an extended deployment in the Navy…and she is due to leave on hers, right after the winter break. My guy cleans…no cooking from him!

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  43. jenna says

    November 26, 2013 at 9:55 am

    favorite holiday is july 4th. i love the heat and long summer days of sun and kids running around and playing at the pool. The dish I love for this holiday is gazpacho soup using vine-ripe tomatoes from the garden!

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  44. Yvette N. says

    November 26, 2013 at 10:07 am

    Christmas is my favorite holiday because the world suddenly seems more peaceful.
    My favorite Christmas dish is the Danish Pastry I make for Christmas breakfast :)

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  47. Amy B. says

    November 26, 2013 at 10:11 am

    Thanksgiving is the best holiday with the best food for sure. I buy a 14-16 pound turkey for 2 people just in case I wind up having to share. :-)

    Reply

  51. Becky says

    November 26, 2013 at 10:17 am

    Christmas is my favorite and I love our family tradition of bringing lots of chips/dips and cheese and sausage balls, along with ham and some other usuals.

    Reply

  60. Kathy says

    November 26, 2013 at 11:03 am

    What a yummy pie!!!! Looks amazing ;-) my favorite holiday dish is sugar iced cookies!! What a great cookbook! Thanks for this opportunity ;)

    Reply

  61. Autumn W. says

    November 26, 2013 at 11:17 am

    My favorite holiday is Christmas and growing up my mom made Swedish meatballs and mashed potatoes on Christmas. It’s been a thing ever since !

    Reply

  62. Kristin says

    November 26, 2013 at 11:22 am

    It’s tough, but I think my favorite holiday will have to be Thanksgiving with my favorite dish being the stuffing from inside the turkey.

    Reply

  65. Juls @Tribechic says

    November 26, 2013 at 11:56 am

    I love Thanksgiving for my mom’s potato dumplings. Second would be the day after any holiday for all the creative things to do with the leftovers…Easter Ham becomes ham and noodles yum

    Reply

  68. Jeanne G says

    November 26, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    Thanksgiving is my favorite and Minnesota wild rice casserole is my dish! Love it – better the next day! And then there is creamy chicken wild rice soup with the left overs.

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  70. Carol McQuade says

    November 26, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    My favorite has to be Thanksgiving. Christmas is a close 2nd, we have the same food. But with Thanksgiving you’ve waited a WHOLE YEAR to have that scrumptious meal. Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, cranberry sauce, carrots and boiled onions, stuffing, red/orange/yellow jello, cupcakes, squash pie and Thanksgiving Sugar Cookies. Can’t wait.

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  78. Marnie Halliday says

    November 26, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    I love Thanksgiving and homemade pumpkin pie and homemade cranberry sauce (ok, let’s be realistic, I love the potatoes, gravy, basically everything except stuffing).

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  80. Leslie says

    November 26, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    Christmas is my favorite holiday. We always start the day with sausage and cheese balls mini biscuits and Monkey Bread!!

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  82. Sandy says

    November 26, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    My favourite holiday is Christmas. I love Christmas cookies, pecan pie, sweet potato casserole and all of the dinner ills too.

    Reply

  88. Alison C. says

    November 26, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    Thanksgiving is my favorite food holiday and my all-time favorite Thanksgiving food is my mom’s stuffing. Nothing beats it!

    Reply

  94. Stephanie says

    November 26, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    My favorite holiday to celebrate is Christmas. I love to Christmas bake. My favorite Christmas goodie is soda cracker crunch – easy & delicious!

    Reply

  95. Ashley P says

    November 26, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    My favorite holiday is Christmas, and I love my grandmother’s wedding tea cake cookies that she makes at Christmastime.

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  96. Linda L says

    November 26, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    My favorite holiday is Christmas, I love when my family is all together and we celebrate with our family traditions like Spaghetti with Lobsta Sauce!

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  100. Emily says

    November 26, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    We are hosting Christmas for the first time this year with my in-laws and I cannot disappoint… That pie looks amazing.

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  103. Abby says

    November 26, 2013 at 6:23 pm

    It’s always a toss up between Thanksgiving and Christmas, but I absolutely love the chance to bake rolls from scratch eat a big meal with my family on both occasions.

    Reply

  118. Christine says

    November 26, 2013 at 11:47 pm

    Oh my, this pie looks crazy-good and not that hard to make! I can almost taste it now. Have 2 pie recipes marked for baking this week but am adding this to the following week when I have to bring dessert to a dinner party. Oh, and I’d love to win Ree’s book! :)

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  119. jen says

    November 27, 2013 at 12:38 am

    I absolutely love turkey and stuffing. Something about that homemade recipe….. really brings back great holiday memories every year.

    Reply

  126. Maureen says

    November 27, 2013 at 11:40 am

    I love Christmas and I love the eggnog related items that go along with the holiday. I make eggnog bread and I make eggnog cheesecake bars.

    Reply

  131. Maryz says

    November 27, 2013 at 5:01 pm

    Thanksgiving is my favorite! Family and friends all together and no gifts! I happen to love all the sides that go with the turkey…sweet potato casserole, stuffing and cranberry sauce!

    Reply

  134. Janice says

    November 27, 2013 at 10:25 pm

    The pictures look so scrumptious, can’t wait to try this recipe! Thanksgiving is definitely one of my favorites because of all the food! I love stuffing and gravy best.

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  137. Tracey C. says

    November 27, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    This pie is my favorite, with my Mom’s sausage stuffing a close second. I’ve been making this pie for YEARS, and everyone who tries it, their eyes go wide, and when they finish their bite, say “OH my goodness, this is SO GOOD!” so yeah – mmmmm.

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  138. Charlene says

    November 28, 2013 at 1:22 am

    My only regret is that it is just after midnight on Thanksgiving. And all of my pies are made and I can’t stand the thought of one more trip to my local grocery store. The good news is that Christmas is a great excuse to try this pie!!

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  139. Anastacia says

    November 28, 2013 at 1:44 am

    My favorite holiday is Christmas but it doesn’t coincide with my favorite holiday food. The crown would go to Corned Beef and Cabbage from St. Patrick’s Day. I happen to really love that dish. I wait all year for it.

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  140. Trina H says

    November 28, 2013 at 8:58 pm

    My favourite holiday is Christmas and in Australia most people eat lots of prawns on this day. So my favourite dish is just a plate full of nice fresh prawns.

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  141. Katie B says

    November 29, 2013 at 9:10 am

    My favorite holiday would have to be Christmas! I just love seeing everyone’s trees and how they decorate them! I may love Christmas a little more because my birthday is a few days after and its really the holiday I look forward to all year long!! My favorite food to go along with Christmas (and Thanksgiving) would be my grandma’s homemade noodles! Every Christmas she makes a big ol’ pot of noodles and we (yep 7 granddaughters can chow down!) sit and eat all day long! They are absolutely delicious! I definitely need to learn how to make them! I believe Grandma told us this past week that she’s going to have a noodle making lesson for all of us girls!

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  143. Cheryl W. says

    November 29, 2013 at 11:33 pm

    My favorite holiday is Independence day. My favorite dish for that holiday is grilled corn on the cob with cilantro butter.

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  149. paula says

    December 2, 2013 at 9:28 am

    My favorite Holiday is Christmas. And my favorite dish is all our breakfast dishes we have Christmas morning. We all gather at my parent’s home & have breakfast together. The food is wonderful but not near as wonderful as having my whole extended family together!

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  170. MaryBeth says

    December 3, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    My favorite holiday is Christmas and I so look forward to eating my favorite cookies – chocolate crinkles. Only have them at Christmas.

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  172. Mari says

    March 18, 2014 at 10:48 am

    Loved this pie! It was fabulous!! I however must say though….if I’m going to the trouble of making something from scratch that taste so wonderful, I would not use a store bought jar of caramel on it. I make my own Carmel sauce and keep it in a 1/2 pint or 1 pint glass pouring pitcher in the refrigerator. Just heat it up and pour. Not knocking store bought….I have a couple of favorites….but once I found a couple recipes for it I’ve been hooked!

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  175. Marie says

    November 26, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    Christmas is my favorite holiday. My favorite food during this holiday is my mom’s roasted chicken stuffed with glutinous rice.

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  177. Susan Davis - Bailey says

    April 2, 2016 at 9:45 am

    I love all holidays! The more chances I have for a special meal with the special people in my life the better. And that pie looks amazing!!!

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  178. Pat R says

    November 18, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    We have a small orchard w/apple trees so a new pie recipe is always worth the time…this one looks scrumptious.
    My favorite holiday is Easter because of the Risen Savior. Celebrating with family and friends just adds to the blessing.

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  179. Jessica says

    April 6, 2017 at 7:42 am

    I absolutely love pioneer woman. I watch her everytime she is on because everything she fixes is just so good and I have even made a few of the things she has shown and they were delicious. I can not wait to try this apple pie recipe….

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  181. Wendy says

    October 24, 2017 at 11:05 am

    I love Thanksgiving with it’s yummy smells coming from the kitchen and leftovers!
    This pie looks scrumptious…love Ree Drummond!

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  182. Janice Koselowski says

    October 24, 2017 at 5:11 pm

    What ever would we do without blogs and cooking shows! I follow Ree as well as yours and find recipes that inspire me. Thanks to both of you for sharing!

    Reply

  183. Kristen Cantella says

    January 30, 2018 at 7:07 am

    Eater is my favorite holiday! I love all the fresh ingredients and I can lighten up some of the dishes and I love all the light, pastel colors to decorate my table with! My husband makes an amazing garlic rosemary lamb and I do some pretty cool things with asparagus!
    This cookbook looks really fun!

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  184. Judy Kinch says

    January 30, 2018 at 12:14 pm

    Any holiday is wonderful if it includes food, especially recipes from Ree Drummond. I love her recipes and her love for family.

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  185. Tressie says

    January 30, 2018 at 3:30 pm

    I haven’t baked in a while (life as a mom gets hectic) but cant wait to dive back in with this recipe from Ree. I’m loving it, even thought it doesn’t really follow my new healthy eating habits…. I’ve learned that sweets are great in moderation and with portion control. Yum-o! Excited!

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