As the heat of summer begins to wane, we find ourselves gravitating to the kitchen, eager to prepare foods that will warm the house and fill it with enticing aromas. With apples, pears, figs and other autumn fruits at their peak, it's the perfect season for baking desserts.
Here you'll find recipes that are ideal for a harvest celebration, a hostess gift—or no special occasion at all. Try our classic tarte Tatin, the upside-down apple tart made famous by the Tatin sisters at their inn in central France. Figs take center stage in a rustic tart, a simple preparation that shows off the voluptuous fruit to best advantage. Miniature Bundt® cakes, imbued with cinnamon, cardamom and other warming spices, are just right for cool autumn days; these charming little desserts are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Here you'll find recipes that are ideal for a harvest celebration, a hostess gift—or no special occasion at all. Try our classic tarte Tatin, the upside-down apple tart made famous by the Tatin sisters at their inn in central France. Figs take center stage in a rustic tart, a simple preparation that shows off the voluptuous fruit to best advantage. Miniature Bundt® cakes, imbued with cinnamon, cardamom and other warming spices, are just right for cool autumn days; these charming little desserts are sure to become a favorite in your household.