In the Autumn Season, take a scenic drive through the rural countryside along the Amish Trail.  Wee Amish farmers out harvesting their fields with teams of work horses under sunny blue skies.  Amish roadside stands and shops overflow with the fruits of their summer labor:  fresh homemade jams and jellies, colorful handcrafted rugs and quilts, woven baskets, handmade furniture, fun wooden toys and yummy goats milk fudge.

Whoopie Pies are a most loved traditional Amish treat. Made like a sandwich with two generously sized soft cake-like chocolate cookies and a fluffy vanilla cream filling they are the ultimate nostalgic comfort food. Legend has it that Whoopie Pies had their humble beginnings in Pennsylvania where Amish women would bake them and pack them in lunchboxes. Supposedly, Amish children and farmers would yell, "Whoopie!" upon discovering one of these treats in their lunch.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups of Brown Sugar
• 2 cups of Sugar
• 2/3 cups of Karo Syrup
• 2 cups of water
• 2 1/2 lbs. of peanut butter
• 7 ounces of marshmallow creme

Instructions:

1. Pour Brown Sugar, Sugar, Karo Syrup and water together in saucepan.
2. Boil the ingredients for a few minutes then cool.
3. Add the peanut butter and marshmallow creme.
4. Stir well.
5. Cover and keep at room temperature.

Ingredients

• 12 Ritz crackers
• Peanut Butter
• Chocolate Bar (optional)
• 12 large Marshmallows

Instructions

1. Spread a bit of peanut butter on each cracker
2. Put a square of chocolate on top of peanut butter
3. Top with a marshmallow
4. Place on cookie sheet
5. Broil for 1 minute until marshmallows are golden brown

Hope you enjoy and comment below with alterations to the recipe that you find to be really good.

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 1- 1 pound 4ounce can pineapple
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup nuts

Directions

Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and can of pineapple (not drained). Add eggs, vanilla and nuts. Pour into baking pan and bake.

Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes Temp: 350° F Pan Size: 13x9x2

I am hoping that this blog will be an effective tool for us as we develop the Amish Trail of New York.  We would appreciate any feedback that you could give to us once you have visited our area. 

How did you find out about us?

Once you got here, were the businesses easy to find? What was your first impression once you got out on the side roads? Did you find both "English" and "Amish" store owners/employees to be friendly and helpful?

What can we do to make your next visit more enjoyable?