Dessert

Baked Apples

Ahh, late summer – apples and squash are starting to be in season and I’m so ready to enjoy the harvest. We recently went apple picking at a local orchard and I couldn’t wait to enjoy all the varieties. For this recipe I used honeycrisp apples, but golden delicious or gala would work perfectly as Baked Apples

Olive Oil Blueberry Zucchini Bread

This zucchini bread is a great make ahead snack or breakfast and it’s a perfect recipe to bake up this blueberry season! This simple one bowl recipe can be made with other fruits as well like diced peaches, apples or pineapple. You could also add chopped almonds, pecans or walnuts for added texture. 2. Add Olive Oil Blueberry Zucchini Bread

Grandma’s Strawberry Pie

I have so many family recipes that are near and dear to my heart, including this pie. Every summer we would go visit my grandparents in Michigan for 2 weeks and I remember this strawberry pie being a staple dessert in my Grandma’s fridge. This time of year I look forward to the Florida strawberries Grandma’s Strawberry Pie

Raspberry Crumb Bars

Growing up, I used to love picking raspberries in my Grandpa’s garden this time of year. The berries were bursting with sweetness and he would turn them into delicious pies and jams. My mom picked some for me at a local farm a few days ago and I was so excited to enjoy them! I Raspberry Crumb Bars

Cherry Berry Almond Clafoutis

An incredibly simple dessert to make, clafoutis is a great way to enjoy seasonal cherries and berries. Serve this with a scoop of ice cream or gelato at your next summer gathering! 3. Place eggs, milk, sugar, almond flour, cornstarch, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a blender and process until smooth. Pour over Cherry Berry Almond Clafoutis

Pumpkin Bread with Maple Chai Glaze

It’s a good time of year to stock up on canned pumpkin because it’s most likely going to be on sale. It adds wonderful flavor to this quick bread but I also love using it in pancakes, cookies and even chili. Serve this bread at your upcoming holiday brunch and prepare to wow your guests! Pumpkin Bread with Maple Chai Glaze

Apple Cake

Fresh, locally grown apples are hard to beat this time of year. The farmers markets are loaded with a variety of them – each one unique in taste, texture and color. Typically for baking you want to go with a more tart apple like Ida Red or Granny Smith, but any variety will work here. Apple Cake

Cardamom Orange Rice Pudding

Rice pudding was one of my Grandma’s favorite desserts, so I always love making it. It’s creamy and comforting and super simple to make. The cardamom adds a wonderful depth of flavor and the orange zest adds brightness. I used golden raisins, pistachios and shredded coconut as my add-ins, but any dried fruit or nuts Cardamom Orange Rice Pudding