• Dessert,  Muffins

    Apple Cider Donut Muffins

    I love baking with apples. And there’s nothing more quintessentially fall than an apple cider donut. That doesn’t mean, however, that they can’t be enjoyed year-round. Frying donuts at home can be a daunting task for an inexperienced baker. These baked muffins take the hassle of frying out of the equation completely by baking in muffin tins. These muffins give us a delicious donut texture and taste without having to…

  • Cake,  Dessert

    Apple Cake with Honey Caramel

    Apple cake with honey caramel

    I originally came up with this recipe for apple cake with honey caramel for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Apples and honey are a common theme for this particular holiday. That’s because they’re used to symbolize a sweet new year. Caramel can be difficult to make, but this particular caramel is practically fool proof. That’s because of the addition of butter and condensed milk. These two ingredients make the…