Apple Slab Pie

1box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box  1cup granulated sugar  3tablespoons all-purpose flour  1teaspoon ground cinnamon  1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg  1/4 teaspoon salt  1 1/2tablespoons lemon juice 9 cups thinly sliced, peeled apples (9 medium) 1cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons milk


1 Heat oven to 450°F. Remove pie crusts from pouches. Unroll and stack crusts one on top of the other on lightly floured surface. Roll to 17x12-inch rectangle. Fit crust into 15x10x1-inch pan, pressing into corners. Fold extra pastry crust under, even with edges of pan. Crimp edges.   2   Mix granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and lemon juice. Stir in apples to coat. Spoon apple mixture into crust-lined pan.   3 Bake 33 to 38 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling. Cool on rack 45 minutes.  4 Mix powdered sugar and milk until well blended. Drizzle over pie. Allow glaze to set before serving, about 30 minutes.

Prize Pumpkins

Dress up pumpkins with wire for a rustic fall look.

How to: Get creative and wrap wire around the outside of the pumpkin like a ribbon, fit it around the entire surface like a spiderweb, or twist it in curlicues sprouting out of the stem. Look for pumpkins in colors other than orange for designs that last beyond Halloween.

Fall Decor - 5 Minute Bouquet

Create a simple bouquet inspired by nature with feathers, wheat, and nuts. Place it on a mantel, coffee table, or dining table for a creative focal point.

How to: Fill a vase with nuts or seeds, leaving enough room to arrange the feathers and wheat. Accent the arrangement with greenery.






















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Leaves and Pumpkin Door

Long, gorgeous branches in fall colors get even more play at your door. Cut two branches to grace both sides of your entry (work with your local garden center if you're uncomfortable trimming your own trees). Poke a hole in the top of each pumpkin with a screwdriver and insert the branches.

Harvesttime Display

Stand cornstalks behind an old chair to add texture to your fall entryway. Adorn the chair with an old quilt, mini pumpkins, and other fall items. A three-dimensional wreath (bought at a crafts store) holds a collection of favorite fall gourds.

Decorative Bucket on Door

Seasonal freshness comes courtesy of live hydrangea and hypericum in this hanging bucket. Simply attach a decorative hook to your door and hang an antique bucket filled with water and the fall blooms. The seasonal display stays fresh for a few days -- enough time for your big fall gathering or to greet your unexpected fall guests.

Curb Appeal for your Front Door

Welcome the season with a pretty display at your door. A thick ribbon and some inexpensive embellishments give a personal fall feel in minutes. To make the pinecone bunches, hot-glue the flat end of pinecones around a 3-inch-wide plastic foam ball. Tie a bow and hot-glue it on, as well. Hang your family monogram from velvet ribbon as the centerpiece.