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
A cosy autumn twist on the classic Kaiserschmarrn — Apfelschmarrn, a light and fluffy shredded pancake. This version is enriched with finely chopped apples, gently sautéed in butter with a touch of cinnamon and raisins. It’s a true treat — perfect for a leisurely
German apple and marzipan cake is wonderfully fragrant, soft, moist and packed with apples. It’s perfect for autumn afternoons, served with a cup of tea or as a comforting dessert. The recipe uses marzipan (you can make your own or use shop-bought), which
A delicious and aromatic cheesecake layered with tender apples sautéed in cinnamon, finished with a buttery crumble topping. Slightly rustic and full of autumn charm, it’s the perfect bake for chilly days — best enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee. I initially planned to
Kale paired with green apple – a combination that’s hard to resist. It smells wonderful and tastes just as good :). This kale, apple and kiwi smoothie is packed with goodness – a perfect way to start the day. You can also use spinach instead of kale. If you have your
A delicate, fluffy and buttery cake with a delicious filling of sautéed apples. Where does the name come from? Traditional Polish apple cakes are usually made with shortcrust pastry, but here the batter is poured – light, soft and slightly sponge-like. It tastes just
A cosy autumn pumpkin cake with apples and salted caramel sauce. Deliciously moist, warmly spiced with cinnamon and mixed spices. It may be on the smaller side (the recipe uses a modest tin), but it’s full of character. You’ll remember the flavour and come back to it
As long as winter hasn’t quite let go, it’s the perfect time to bake warming cakes with apples, cinnamon and cardamom. Scandinavian baking is still full of surprises for me – comforting, inviting and wonderfully homely. Fyriskaka is a Swedish classic
A small batch of jam, depending of course on how many blackberries you manage to pick. Combined with apples it tastes absolutely wonderful. This year we made only a small amount – just enough for everyday use. Highly recommended!