Course: Dessert

Apple Crisp
American, Dessert, Parve

Apple Crisp

When in doubt about what to make for dessert, make an Apple Crisp! You can use any combination of fruit that you want and spice it as you wish. You can add flour to bind it or leave out the flour and have it juicier. Add oats or chopped nuts […]

Sugar Crust
Dessert, French, Parve

Sugar Crust

I love this Sugar Crust (pâte sucrée) because it is so versatile and easy to use. You can roll it out quickly to make a pie crust or cookies. If you have a little more time, buy yourself a mini tart pan and use this Sugar Crust dough to make […]

Orange/Lemon Crisps
American, Dessert, Parve

Orange/Lemon Crisps

Orange Crisps are delicious light cookies that let you know when they are done by developing a toasty brown rim around the outside. You can turn them into lemon crisps by using lemon zest instead of orange. Frost them with a confectioner’s sugar glaze for an extra dose of sweet! […]

Gingerbread
American, Dessert, Parve

Gingerbread

Gingerbread is high on the list of my “comfort” foods. I think it’s because my brother’s baby nurse, Steppy, who also took care of my daughter, used to make it and also gingerbread men. The aroma of gingerbread baking is intoxicating. It brings back all the love and hugs and […]

Applesauce
American, Dessert, Parve

Applesauce

I like to steam the apples for Applesauce in their skins so some of the red color from the skins comes off on to the apples. Crazy as it sounds, I also scrape the residual apple from the skin to add to the sauce. Lots of people purée the apples […]

French Meringues
Dessert, French, Parve, Passover

French Meringues

French Meringues are made from egg whites beaten with sugar and a little cream of tartar, salt or lemon juice to help them hold their shape. This process can take on many different uses depending on how you treat the meringue. You can flavor it with vanilla, peppermint or whatever […]