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Looking for a simple to make centerpiece for your autumn dinners?  Check out this easy to make pumpkin!

Supplies Needed:
Medium sized pumpkin
Leaves of various shapes, sizes and colors
Mod Podge
Paint Brush
Scissors
Ribbon

1. Collect leaves and place them between two sheets of wax paper.  Let sit for at least 3 days with a book over top to flatten them.

2.  Wash and dry pumpkin.

3.  Using the paint brush, apply the Mod Podge to the pumpkin and the back of the leaf you want to place.  Let sit 1-2 minutes.  Apply leaf to painted area and press firmly.  You may have to snip the leaf with the scissors to make the leaf lay flat against the pumpkin. Once stuck, put another coat of Mod Podge over the leaf.  The Mod Podge will dry clear.

4.  Continue to paste  leaves to the pumpkin until the desired look is achieved.

5.  Gently apply a coat of Mod Podge over entire pumpkin.  Let sit overnight to dry.

6.  Attach ribbon to stem of pumpkin.

4 cups apples, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon flour
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Crumb Topping:
1 cup oatmeal (quick oats)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup flour
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

• Preheat oven to 375.  Spray 9×9 pan with cooking spray.
• Combine first 4 ingredients.  Pour into prepared pan.
• Mix together topping ingredients.  Sprinkle over apples.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
• Top with whipped cream or ice cream.