Maple syrup is one of my favorite sweet treats. I typically use it to top off stacks of pancakes or other breakfast treats, like most of us do, but I also have been known to stir it into coffee/tea drinks, ice cream and other creations. This …
If you’re a pumpkin fan, the odds are good that you’ve enjoyed pumpkin cakes, cookies and cupcakes, in addition to pumpkin pie. I’ve had some good ones and some less-than-good ones, so I can say with confidence that these just might be the Best Pumpkin Cupcakes you can make!
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You’ve probably had a cake that is studded with chunks of tender apple, but have you had one that is made with applesauce? Over on the Craftsy blog (it’s free!!), I’m baking up an Old Fashioned Applesauce Cake that is sure to become a permanent addition to your …
Apple butter is a type of fruit spread made by cooking apples with sugar until the fruit breaks down and turns into a very smooth, butter-like (hence the name) preserve. Apples take a while to break down and cooking apple butter on the stovetop can be a time-intensive process. Instead of standing over …
I love cupcakes with a bit of a surprise inside, whether that surprise comes in the form of a filling or a mix in of some other kind. A good mix-in is going to add both flavor and visual appeal to a cupcake, even if you can’t see it until you …
Pumpkin butter is a velvety smooth fruit butter that is a staple in my kitchen in the fall. It is a great addition to english muffins or biscuits for breakfast, and I’ve been known to add a spoonful to ice cream, as well. Pumpkin butter combines with biscuits in this ultra-easy brunch …
Simple syrups are essential tools in my kitchen. They might not be quite as essential as sugar, butter and flour (though sugar is necessary for making the syrup!), but I use them on a regular basis to make a wide variety of both hot and cold drinks. Simple syrups are made by dissolving …
While it may seem like pumpkin spice is everywhere during the fall, it’s not the only fall flavor out there. Apples and apple desserts are fall staples in my house and I make sure that they are included in the drink menu when I’m entertaining, not just the food side of things. …
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