These fried apples were inspired by a recipe for banana fritters. Thick slices of apple are coated in a simple and delicious doughnut-style batter made from basic ingredients that are easy to find in any kitchen. If you have a little more time, you can make a similar version
My childhood memory from Poland – oval apple-filled doughnuts. Just yesterday, my sister and I were talking about whether apple doughnuts are oval everywhere. In Słupsk they certainly were! 😉 We prepare the apple filling just like for a traditional apple pie and fill
Soft, moist, and wonderfully rich — and above all… chocolatey :). This chocolate apple cake is simple to make, yet packed with flavor: chocolate, apples, almonds, rum, and cinnamon — it simply had to taste amazing! After the first bite, we all agreed that we absolutely
A simple yet delicious butter cake with a subtle custard flavor, apples, and cinnamon. Wonderfully soft and tender, perfect with a glass of milk for an afternoon treat :). Makes a large tray bake!
A true classic — apple crumble is essentially a delicious apple pie-style filling with raisins, topped with a buttery crumble. It’s best served warm, although it has its fans when cold too ;). A simple, quick dessert packed with apples — perfect for sharing and ideal for
A soft and quick Apple Swiss roll (especially easy if, like me, you use jarred apple filling) – and my children absolutely love it :). Perfect for a light afternoon treat or simply with a cup of coffee. Highly recommended!
Muffins in a beautiful springtime shade of green – another addition to my collection of spinach bakes :). These spinach and lemon muffins are quick to make, wonderfully moist, with chunks of apple and finished with a tangy lemon icing… absolutely delicious!
Bircher muesli is perhaps the most famous muesli in the world. Its name comes from the Swiss doctor who first created and popularised it in his clinic. What makes it special is that the oats are not cooked – instead, they are soaked overnight, and the next day combined
The time leading up to Christmas wouldn’t smell quite as magical without cranberry jam. For me, it’s one of the best flavours in the world – right after my grandmother’s lingonberry and pear preserve. It’s well worth stocking up on cranberries this year and filling your pantry with
A soft, fluffy honey cake with apples – we absolutely loved it. Maybe it’s because I’m already missing festive baking? 😉 The addition of apples is a perfect touch! The cake is aromatic, moist and delicious – what more could you want?
A delicate, sponge-style apple Swiss roll – a lovely idea for a light afternoon treat. Simple to make, using everyday ingredients, and well known in many homes. I baked it for the first time thanks to a reader’s recommendation :). Light, tasty and perfect for
A very delicate and easy butter cake with apples and plenty of crumble topping. Perfect for an autumn afternoon – simply served with a cup of tea ;).
Adorable apple-shaped yeast buns – filled with apples and styled to look like little apples themselves! With cinnamon “stems” and baked in a muffin tin to keep their shape, they are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Made with stewed apples (or grated apples)
The best apple crumble buns! Soft, fluffy dough, moist filling, and not overly sweet. You can use ready – made stewed apples from a jar, but fresh apples cooked down (like for apple pie) work just as well. The crumble with walnuts or pecans adds wonderful depth of flavour.
This apple poppy seed cake – often referred to as Japanese poppy seed cake – is wonderfully moist and full of flavour, just the way we like it. It’s made almost entirely from rich poppy seed mixture, though it can also be baked on a thin shortcrust base if you prefer.
Normandy apple tart, as the name suggests, comes from a region of France famous for its finest apple varieties and exceptional Calvados. This is a classic French tart — simple yet irresistible: tender slices of seasonal apples on a buttery shortcrust base, baked under
Honey cake with apples and dates is a wonderfully moist and comforting bake — perfect for autumn, or even winter. A touch of mixed spice gives it a gentle warmth, though not quite enough to call it gingerbread. The cake is soft, aromatic and beautifully fragrant with
A truly delicious — simply fantastic — apple cake with the addition of apricot jam. The apricot brings extra depth of flavour and a lovely autumnal colour, with the flavours complementing each other beautifully. It’s a small cake, baked in a 20 cm tin, but because