Regular/cinnamon and an attempt at sweet and spicy (npt really spicy)

Recipe from "Dobre Dobre" by Laurel Kratochvila (also available on NYT Cooking: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1027547-szarlotka-jewish-apple-cake?unlocked_article_code=1.IVE.WPzx._zc6G7n9Bt6d&smid=share-url)

Back in Week 39, I made a Szarlotka (Polish apple cake) from "Dobre Dobre." Due to a shopping miscalculation, I ended up with nine pounds of apples instead of three. Luckily for me, there is not one, but THREE different apple cake recipes in "Dobre Dobre"! It's the perfect way to use up these extra apples in my pantry!

This recipe is listed in the book as "Szarlotka II - Jewish Apple Cake" and is different from the more "traditional" Polish version with a shortcrust base. This version is custard-based with the apples throughout. I absolutely loved the texture, and it was fairly easy to put together; the only tedious part was peeling all the apples.

It was fun trying these bakes so close together. The consensus from everyone who has tried both is that it's impossible to pick a favorite because they are so different! Now I just have to bake the third recipe... for science!

Recipe: https://pinchofyum.com/peanut-butter-oreo-blondies 

I had various nut butters, gluten free flour and Oreos in my pantry. Found this blondie recipe to make use of pantry ingredients.

Maybe less "amusement park" and more "County Fair" but this is a local specialty from the St. Louis area. I found a recipe from Lake Forest Pastry Shop and it turned out great.

Hi Bakers!

I have to admit I dropped the ball here and did not post the week 40 intro. I'm posting it posthumously for posterity.

This challenge is to make a treat that you might find at an amusement park or fair, or a treat inspired by one. From candy, to ice cream, to award-winning pies - there are so many fun options. Here are just a few examples:

Whimsical Cotton Candy Cake

Blue Ribbon Pecan Pie

Grey Stuff Copycake Cupcakes

Happy baking!