Seasonal Sweets recipes Page 2

Desserts tied to a time of year, from Christmas and Valentine's Day to Easter, Thanksgiving and summer holidays. The sample runs from Festive Peppermint Meringues, Gingerbread Spice Cookies and a Christmas Star Bread to Mardi Gras King Cake, Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies and a Sheet Pan Flag Cake for July. Fruit follows the calendar too, with fresh peach muffins, pear ice cream, fig jam and spiced baked apples.

Many recipes are built for gatherings, so look for yields like 16 bars or 20 slices when feeding a crowd. Several are make-ahead friendly, such as cranberry sauce, trifles and no-bake cheesecakes, which helps on busy holiday weeks. Pick by occasion first, then by how much oven time you have.

Moist Apple Spice Layer Cake

Apple Spice Layer Cake

4.50 (2 Ratings)

Want a moist Apple Spice Layer Cake for your autumn gathering? Use brown sugar and applesauce for a tender crumb; see what each ingredient does in our guide.

Moist Apple Spice Cake Mix

Apple Spice Cake Mix

4.80 (5 Ratings)

Mix Greek yogurt and applesauce into the Apple Spice Cake Mix for a tender crumb. Includes a guide on tools you actually need and takes 50 minutes.

Moist Apple Spice Cake

Apple Spice Cake

4.00 (1 Rating)

Fragrant cinnamon Apple Spice Cake. The detailed steps for this bake ensure the fruit stays put for a tender crumb. Great for cozy autumn gatherings.

Old Fashioned Sour Cream Pear Cake with Cinnamon

Sour Cream Pear Cake

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 75 minutes, this Sour Cream Pear Cake is moist and tender. We explain why the texture works to ensure your dessert turns out wonderful.

Healthy Stuffed Baked Pears

Stuffed Baked Pears

4.33 (3 Ratings)

Fruit desserts often lose their shape. Stuffed Baked Pears use a double-roasting method to stay structured, as detailed in the cooking process section.

Maple Baked Pears with Cinnamon

Maple Baked Pears

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Autumn dessert lovers will adore Maple Baked Pears. This post includes a step-by-step baking guide to achieve a warm fruit treat with a mahogany glaze.

Low-Sugar Poached Pear Ice Cream

Poached Pear Ice Cream

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Home cooks wanting a French treat will love Poached Pear Ice Cream. Learn what each ingredient does to create a warm, spiced fruit and creamy dessert.

Vanilla Poached Pears in 35 Minutes

Vanilla Poached Pears

5.00 (1 Rating)

Vanilla Poached Pears offer a fragrant, tender treat. Check the section Choosing Your Ingredients to find the best fruit. Ready in 35 minutes.