Tag: desserts (Page 1 of 9)

Pear Galette

December 7, 2025 / Jenny / 0 Comments

Embrace the warmth of winter baking with a cozy pear galette. Luscious spiced pears are wrapped in a simple, tender pastry crust for a comforting treat on a cold day. Galettes are so much fun to make because they are easier to make than a pie, yet you can still enjoy the essence of homemade pastry. They are also very versatile and I love to use whatever fruits I have on hand for the filling.

Pears are excellent winter fruits, as they store so well and they are packed with nutrients, not to mention a naturally sweet flavor. In this pear galette recipe, the fruit is spiced with cinnamon, ginger, plus a hint of freshly squeezed lemon juice, creating a delicious filling that pairs nicely with the classic pastry.

Simple Pear Apple Crisp

November 7, 2025 / Jenny / 0 Comments

This irresistible Pear Apple Crisp recipe hits the spot on a chilly fall or winter evening. Spiced pears and apples are baked with a rich streusel topping of brown sugar, oats, and pecans, creating a dessert that is fruity and satisfying.

While apples get a lot of glory (and deservedly so) in baking, pears are the unsung heroes of fall and winter fruits. Their tender texture and naturally sweet flavor blends beautifully with the tart apples and when baked with aromatic spices like cinnamon, and nutmeg, a delicious combination emerges from the oven.

Rhubarb Bundt Cake

June 27, 2025 / Jenny / 6 Comments

This rich, moist cake is accented with bursts of fruity flavor from the rhubarb. Though my family and I love a tart rhubarb pie, the rhubarb aspect of this cake is much more subtle and sweet. So subtle that even those who claim to not like rhubarb will probably love this cake. The Bundt pan creates a festive style with its fancy shape, and the delicious flavor goes beautifully with coffee, tea, or on a hot day, iced tea.

The recipe for Rhubarb Bundt Cake is based on one I found in the cookbook Hollyhocks & Radishes by Bonnie Stewart Mickelson. I love this cookbook for its seasonal recipes that celebrate locally grown produce from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Rhubarb Bundt Cake is quite easy to put together and while it bakes, you can do all the other things you need to do. Because I know you have a lot of things to do, as I certainly do!