Time for The Blackpot Festival ! + Mama's Apple Cobbler

Wow, do we ever have a fun weekend coming up, here in Cajun Country! Beginning tomorrow, Friday, October 30th, at 7 p.m., we have the 4th annual South Louisiana Blackpot Festival and Cook-off, taking place at Acadian Village in Lafayette. Some of Louisiana's hottest folk roots bands, will entertain the crowds. Cajun music legend, Hadley Castille , will kick things off on Friday night, at 7:00pm, with the music rolling till midnight. The festival will continue on Saturday, from 11:30 am till midnight. With fall temperatures predicted and sunny skies, on Saturday, it will be a pure pleasure to be outdoors and take in all of what the area has to offer. Get out and enjoy the wonderful festival atmosphere. And did I mention they will have campsites available, just in case you want to have a real Cajun adventure!

A few of the fantastic 21 regional bands slated to perform at the Blackpot Festival are Walter Mouton & the Scott Playboys, The Pine Leaf Boys, with the Red Stick Ramblers closing out the festival on Saturday night. And don't forget about the food. The Blackpot Festival celebrates the old fashioned Cajun way of cooking with black cast ironed pots, without electricity. This cook-off challenges chefs to make their best recipe and then share it with the lucky crowd. For a complete schedule and more details, check out: www.blackpotfestival.com

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Mama's Apple Cobbler

Every fall, while I was growing up, my dear mother would make the most delicious apple cobbler, as an after school snack for us. As soon as we would hit the door, the wonderful aroma of this fabulous treat would announce it's presence in the kitchen. It is, to this day, one of my favorite desserts and simply heavenly with a bit of whipped cream on top or even a scoop of ice cream. Cest bon, cher!

Filling
5 cups apples, (I used Gala), peeled and chopped
3/4 cup white sugar
2 tbs.'s brown sugar
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 cup water
2 tbs.'s butter

Combine all filling ingredients, except butter, in large bowl. Gently mix until blended. Pour mixture into a buttered baking dish and place butter on top, in center.



 

Topping
1 cup flour
1/4 cup each, white sugar and brown sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tb.'s butter, softened
1 egg

Combine all topping ingredients in a medium bowl, and blend until mixture resembles a crumble. Place topping evenly on top of filling.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly. Serves 6.
Serve a la mode or with whipped cream. Oh, cest bon, cher!! Enjoy!