How to Throw a Last Minute Harvest Party

When you have Wind & Willow on hand, you have a last minute party right in your pantry.

When you have Wind & Willow on hand, you have a last minute party right in your pantry. By gathering just a few additional ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry and fridge, you can create a whole menu for a Harvest Party! Hot cider and a festive party mix will tide your guests over while you prepare the main dish. Then really wow guests with two gorgeous dessert options. Guests will think you prepped for weeks, and they never need to know the difference!

Hot Apple Cider

Warm apple cider in a mason jar with a cinnamon stick. Cozy fall scene with warm drink.

Greet your guests in from the cool fall weather with a warm cup of cider. When you have a batch of Wind & Willow Apple Cider simmering on the stove the smell fills your whole house and sets a cozy fall mood without even setting out decorations.

Harvest Party Mix

Fall party cereal mix snack with corn candies, checked cereal, and pretzels.

For this super easy recipe, simply gather an assortment of cereal, crackers, and festive candy that you have on hand and coat in oil. Then, mix in Fiesta Ranchero Dip Mix (or Back at the Ranch for no spice). Serve in a bowl right away or store in a large zip-top bag overnight for an even bolder flavor! Check out the full recipe here for full details.

Pumpkin Chili

Pumpkin chili recipe that makes a big batch and is perfect for fall.

In our family, nothing says fall like a big pot of chili. This amazing recipe feeds a crowd and uses our Pumpkin Pie Cheeseball Mix to really enhance the flavor. Just grab some ground beef at the store (or defrost some from the freezer), because you likely already have everything else on hand for this easy recipe.

Turtle Cheesecake Brownies

Turtle cheesecake swirl brownies with gooey caramel sauce.

Prepare a boxed brownie mix. Prepare a Turtle Cheesecake Cheeseball Mix plus one egg. Swirl the two together. Experience the most decadent dessert of all time. Once cut up, these basically become a portable cheesecake with a super thick brownie crust.

Pumpkin Harvest Cookies

Have you ever seen anything more festive? The great news is that these cookies are as easy as they are cute! Prepare a Pumpkin Pie Cheeseball with cream cheese and butter. Then, spread the mixture onto a dozen sugar cookies. Finish by decorating them with assorted fall candies, nuts, and the graham topping.

Fall Harvest Party in a Flash

With just a few pantry and fridge staples, your fall harvest party will come together easily and likely without even a trip to the store when you keep Wind & Willow products on hand! Be sure to take pictures of your gathering and tag us @windandwillowfoods on Instagram and Facebook

Fall for Apple Cider

Fall is in the air and we are ready to gather around good food with friends and family.

Fall is in the air and we are ready to gather around good food with friends and family. Cozy in and warm up with all of the products in the Wind & Willow Fall Shop including Apple Cider Mixes, Roasted Pecan Mixes, and our Harvest Cheeseballs – Pumpkin Pie, Caramel Apple, and new Spiced Orange and Chocolate!

Our cider mixes are especially versatile. The original recipe just calls for a gallon of apple cider or apple juice, and it will fill your entire home with the smell of sweet autumn spices. These mixes can also turn your traditional apple pie into a Caramel Apple Pie, store bought sugar cookies into Spiced Orange Cookies, and with a splash of spiced rum, your mug of cider will turn into a Caramel Toddy. Last, but not least, The Incredible Apple Cake is one of our favorite recipes this fall and it only calls for 4 added ingredients! Check out the full recipe below.

Incredible Apple Cake Blog

Incredible Apple Cake

Ingredients

β€’ Wind & Willow Original Mulled Cider Mix

β€’ 2 eggs, beaten

β€’ 1 box yellow cake mix

β€’ 1 can apple pie filling

β€’ 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Combine ingredients in a large mixing bowl.  Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.  Pour into a lightly oiled 9×13” pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.  Cool and serve!  Top with whipped cream and caramel sauce for an extra special treat!

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