Use this recipe to garnish our Almond-Orange Financier. Candied peel can be made up to three weeks ahead; store it with the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Author: Martha Stewart
If you're a fan of fig bars, these sweet treats will surely hit the spot.
Author: Martha Stewart
A spicy British classic made with fresh and dried ginger, this cake is just right for teatime. The recipe comes from chef April Bloomfield's book "A Girl and Her Pig."
Author: Martha Stewart
Today's prepared mincemeat fillings rarely include suet or meat, as they did in the seventeenth century, and can be found in grocery stores around the holidays. Before baking the pie, pierce the upper...
Author: Martha Stewart
Ask any pastry chef about frostings and they'll tell you that there's nothing like a good basic vanilla buttercream. This American-style vanilla buttercream from chef Billy Reece of Billy's Bakery in NYC...
Author: Martha Stewart
Sweetened whipped cream is the perfect accompaniment to this slightly spicy dessert. The topping is made by simply baking cranberries placed in a layer over sugar and spices at the bottom of the pan. As...
Author: Martha Stewart
Deliciously caramelized and juicy peaches with a hint of cinnamon and bourbon (or rum) make the dreamiest ice cream topping. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 505.
Author: Martha Stewart
A perfectly layered napoleon is a showstopping dessert; slicing it, however, can be a tricky matter. Don't be discouraged if yours doesn't cut neatly into serving pieces; even if it's slightly flattened...
Author: Martha Stewart
Cake, cream, and berries combine in a treat that's twice as delectable as the sum of its parts. The buttery cake soaks up the strawberry juices, while the whipped cream adds an airy richness.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cookie people take sides. You're either a soft-and-chewy fan or a lover of thin and crisp. But everyone goes for these chocolate chip treats. They're soft in the middle, slightly crunchy at the edges,...
Author: Martha Stewart
The words "apple pie" conjure warmth, aroma, taste, and togetherness. This apple pie recipe is filled with Granny Smith apples and is tucked into a buttery pie crust. To make this apple pie recipe even...
Author: Martha Stewart
Brown butter and vanilla bean add complexity to the apple filling in this rich cobbler.
Author: Martha Stewart
This all-purpose buttercream has an ultra-silky, stable texture that spreads beautifully over cakes and cupcakes, and can be piped into perfect peaks and patterns.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this lemon glaze with our Glazed Lemon Pound Cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
These crisp, sugar-dusted Polish cookies made with twists of dough quickly fried in hot oil are also known as angels' wings or bow ties. Martha likes to stack a tower of chrusciki on a pressed-glass cake...
Author: Martha Stewart
This dessert treat combines the healthy benefits of bananas and chocolate.
Author: Martha Stewart
For those who can't choose between chocolate chip or oatmeal as their favorite cookie, here is the ultimate compromise. The cookie jar won't stay full for long.
Author: Martha Stewart
Whether the stuff's jazzing up pie, dripping with fudge, or simply solo, we all scream for this old-fashioned vanilla ice cream.
Author: Martha Stewart
To make a coffee-flavored Creme Anglaise, add 1 1/2 teaspoons, or more to taste, of best-quality instant-coffee powder to each cup of scalded milk before you begin making the custard in step 1. Note: This...
Author: Martha Stewart
These colorful fruit jellies are simple to make and fun to eat.
Author: Martha Stewart
These hearty cookies are packed with wholesome dried fruits and nuts. They borrow their delicious flavors from the traditional holiday fruitcake.
Author: Martha Stewart
Viewer Dorothy Mae Brown's recipe for Apple Spice Cake continues to be one of the most popular cakes featured on marthastewart.com.
Author: Martha Stewart
A simple custard base lets the sweet-tart flavor of spring shine through in the sugar-coated pieces of rhubarb.
Author: Martha Stewart
You won't taste the pureed beets, but they make this cake extra moist and play up its deep chocolate flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
These French sandwich cookies seem like quite the task, but with a few simple tricks, you'll find these Macarons is easy to make-you'll be an expert in no time.
Author: Martha Stewart
Bake these delicate cookies during the weekend, and enjoy them throughout the week.
Author: Martha Stewart
Underneath the spiced oat topping of this crisp is a double-fruit filling: tender apples and sweet-tart blueberries.
Author: Martha Stewart
These delicate, buttery cookies, which get their crunchy texture from toasted pecans and a sugar coating, practically melt in your mouth.
Author: Martha Stewart
Fresh peaches and blueberries are baked beneath a fluffy layer of vanilla-cream biscuits. The tops are brushed with heavy cream and sprinkled with sanding sugar for a crispy-sweet crunch. When Martha made...
Author: Martha Stewart
This mash-up recipe combines two holiday dessert favorites: apple pie and pecan pie. Delicious on its own, this pie also pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Author: Martha Stewart
Blueberry pie is a perfect summer dessert. Yes, it's pie; but blueberries are one of the healthiest foods around, and they require no pitting or peeling.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this graham cracker crust recipe to make our Summer Fruit Cream Pie.
Author: Martha Stewart
Brown sugar highlights the natural nuttiness of the oats in these toothsome tea cakes. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 609.
Author: Martha Stewart
The combination of rich, buttery cake and caramelized pineapples in this classic dessert will transport guests to the good ol' days. It's traditionally made in a cast-iron skillet, but a 9- or 10-inch...
Author: Martha Stewart
This delicious, multi-layered coconut cake is courtesy of Robert Carter from the Peninsula Grill, in Charleston, South Carolina.
Author: Martha Stewart
Tart apples, sweet raisins, and a crumb topping make for a blue-ribbon dessert. Pack the apples in tightly to minimize gaps between filling and crust once the pie is baked.
Author: Martha Stewart
For this recipe, you will need an accurate candy thermometer. You'll also need to cut three-inch square pieces of waxed paper or cellophane in which to wrap the caramels.
Author: Martha Stewart
A variegated pattern of deep dark chocolate and pure white powdered sugar makes these crinkly cookies a striking study in contrast. Roll balls of the rich dough first in granulated sugar, then in confectioners'...
Author: Martha Stewart
Toasted coconut balances the tart sweetness of pineapple and provides a crunchy topping for this buttery cake. Not too delicate, it's a treat just right for toting.
Author: Martha Stewart
These large cookies have a classic lemony flavor, a chewy texture, and glistening, crackly tops created with a double sprinkling of sanding sugar.
Author: Martha Stewart
This cake has a crumb "topping" that actually ends up on the bottom. Each bite has a surprisingly crunchy texture.
Author: Martha Stewart
This delicious recipe for babka comes from "Entertaining," by Martha Stewart. This dough can be used to make cakes of various sizes. Note that baking time will vary depending on the cake size.
Author: Martha Stewart
The cylindrical shape of the roly-poly recalls the days when puddings were cooked in cloths instead of bowls. The pudding is a sheet of dough that has been slathered with jam or marmalade, rolled up, and...
Author: Martha Stewart
Many cooks are intimidated by pastries and pies, thinking they'll make a mistake with the dough and ruin the recipe. The fact is, most of the errors that cause problems are easily preventable, and achieving...
Author: Martha Stewart
Growing up in Nutley, New Jersey, Martha used to help her neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Maus, who owned a bakery, make these delicious, buttery cakes filled with nuts and candied fruits. Read more about Martha's...
Author: Martha Stewart
For a no-bake treat just right for lunchboxes or after school, try this fun twist on a childhood favorite that goes beyond the usual "Snap, Crackle, and Pop" blueprint and plays with other great combinations...
Author: Riley Wofford
If your idea of the perfect brownie is dense, fudgy, and loaded with chocolate, then this is the recipe for you!
Author: Martha Stewart
To prevent the baked biscuits from crumbling when you cut them, wait until they are cool, and use a serrated bread knife to slice them in half very gently. Once sliced, fill them with fresh strawberries...
Author: Martha Stewart