A Year-Round Guide to Franklin and Nantahala

Yield: 8 servings. 4 large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup light brown sugar ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons apple

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 8 servings. 4 large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup light brown sugar ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons apple

Yield: 8 servings.

4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 regular pie shell (not deep dish), unbaked

Preheat oven to 350°.

Using an electric mixer, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, and salt until well combined. Add vanilla and butter; mix well. Whisk in apple cider vinegar until well incorporated.

Pour mixture into unbaked pie shell. Bake for about 35 minutes, until the top is nicely browned. The filling will rise and be slightly loose. Remove pie from oven and allow to cool. Serve at room temperature.

print it

This story was published on Apr 16, 2024

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells gained a fond respect and interest in cooking from her mother and Aunt Addie at the age of 8 in North Carolina. During college, Wells worked in a wide range of restaurants, from fine dining to family- owned. After graduating from UNC Greensboro with a degree in nutrition management and hospitality, Wells began a 21-year career in the nutrition department at Cone Health. In 2014, Wells started Thyme Well Spent Personal Chef Service, an in-home cooking experience for private clients, which continues today. Wells is also a food writer, food stylist, culinary consultant, and the recipe developer/writer for Our State.