Southern bakers were the first to use dark Karo corn syrup in their pecan pie recipes to achieve the perfect, gooey filling.
11 Our State Recipes You Loved in September
Apple dumplings, slow-cooked pulled pork shoulder, and baked mac ’n’ cheese were among your favorite recipes in September. See what else made the list.
4 Fall Dishes Made with Mountain Ingredients
From family apple orchards to vast fields of corn and sorghum cane to wild persimmon trees scattered across our hillsides: In the North Carolina mountains, delicious gifts abound.
Baked Apples with Thyme
A fall treat that’s sure to impress guests: apples baked with butter, lemon, and sugar.
Persimmon Cake
Top this dense, moist cake with a light, fluffy icing.
Sausage & Cheese Cornbread
Help yourself to a square (or three!) of this savory Cheddar-topped cornbread.
NC Icons: Trout Fishing
Anglers come from all around to fish the cold, clear waters of the Great Smoky Mountains, where trout is the prize.
Family Fun in Randolph County
Randolph County may be best known for the North Carolina Zoo, but there’s so much more to discover — from apple orchards to zip-lining — in this family-friendly Piedmont destination.
The Seasons in Highlands: Fall
Zip-line through the colorful forest canopy, go leaf peeping on a hike to a beautiful waterfall, explore downtown shops, and have a cozy dinner during a fall trip to Highlands.
