Monday, August 26, 2013

Our New Smoky Mountain Beach here at Berry Springs Lodge


We are still putting some finishing touches on our new Smoky Mountain Beach but it is all ready for sun bathers. Our oldest son P.J was supposed to be weed eating the other day but I found out he had some extra time to make an interesting sign for the beach. What do you think? We want to hear from you. Should we leave the sign up? We are in the mountains after all?

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Start Fall out by Picking your own Appples

A wonderful Fall Season awaits you in the beautiful Smoky Mountains!

Early September -Late November
 

 Stop by the front desk at Berry Springs Lodge for directions to partake in this awesome event.

At Baxter's Orchard in Cosby, TN you can pick every type of apple you could want; Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Milam, Staymen Winesap, York, Rome Beauty, Granny Smith, Jonathon. Get all you can then take home and make apple crisps, caramel apples, apple pie or anything else apple that makes your taste buds soar. Baxter's also has pumpkins.

Open: Early September to late November; Mondays - Sundays, 8:00am-6:00pm.
Map & Directions



Happy Fall Ya'll

Friday, August 16, 2013

Delicious Fall Carmel Apple Crisp Dessert

  • Apple Filling:
  • 5 large Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup water

  • Crumble:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • Caramel Sauce:
  • 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk


    Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F (175 degree C).
  • In a medium size bowl, toss apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, lemon juice, and water; spread evenly into a 8x8 inch pan. In another bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, oats, and butter; spoon mixture evenly over apples.
  • In a heavy sauce pan over low heat, melt the caramels with the evaporated milk. Heat , stirring frequently, until mixture has a smooth consistency. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top of the crumble.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 45 minutes (apple mixture will bubble and topping will be golden brown).
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  • The Perfect Fall Dessert! Enjoy!

Monday, August 5, 2013

Knoxville Tennessee Valley Fair Sept 6-15


There will be lots of celebrity appearances during the 2 week fair event.
For more information visit the official website for the Fair at tnvalleyfair.org
You do not want to miss the fair. Make your plans to join us ahead of time! Located only 30 minutes away from the Lodge.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Tennessee Back to School Tax Free Weekend

Tennessee Tax Free Weekend 


Back to School tax free weekend will take place from August 2-4 2013, and applies to the following types of merchandise:
  • Clothing under $100
  • School and art supplies under $100
  • Computers under $1,500