One of the items I always try to buy is an apple pie or other pastry. One that I like a lot is the Dutch apple pie with a breaded crust on top. Pumpkin pies are also sold, but I do not remember if I have tried them. All pies are made without preservatives, though, so they should be refrigerated or eaten pretty quickly. I have found the apple cake to last quite a few days, though, and this is usually my favorite dessert from Stout's (although sometimes there is just no substitute for a pie).

Stout's apple butter is one of my favorites

Stout's apple butter is probably the best I have ever tried. At least, I would say it is the best you can get in a store. The sugar free version to me is perfect for breakfast toast. I have tried samples of the regular apple butter but I have never bought it because I think the sweetening from the apples themselves is sufficient. I have been told the apple butter lasts about a year in the refrigerator, once the jar is opened. I think it actually lasts longer, although I can rarely keep a jar that long without consuming it.

The Stout family makes regular trips to cities in the Southwest to sell pies, cider, and other products. I see them regularly (about 3-4 times per year) at Sun Harvest in El Paso, and I enjoy talking to them as much as I enjoy the products. It is obvious to me that they put great dedication into everything that is sold.

Other members of the family are also involved, such as a granddaughter who makes very good fudge that is sold at the store. Unfortunately, I have not seen the fudge at the mobile stand.