Annabel Karmel: An Easy Apple Pie Recipe For Kids


Updated 11/20/11 10:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Annabel Karmel's Apple Pie Kids Can Make

Editor's note: The following is a guest post written by Annabel Karmel, the British children's chef and kiddie cookbook author. Here, Annabel shares step-by-step instructions for apple pie that tots can make for Thanksgiving dinner. This traditional dessert is a big favorite in North America — and at my house! I've used sharp green Granny Smith apples here, but sweet eating apples work well, Read more

What Apple Variety Is Your Favorite For Baking?


Updated 11/09/10 12:04 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Good Apple Varieties For Baking

When it comes to choosing apple varieties for desserts, everyone, it seems, can agree to disagree. While some laud the Fuji's firmness, others find it too firm for pie. The popular Granny Smith has been described as "toothsome" to some, but others reject the green apple for breaking open during baking. The list goes on and on. In fact, there seems to be only one apple that everyone consents to Read more

Easy as Apple Pie Bars


Updated 01/30/10 10:47 AM · Posted by partysugar · 12 comments

Apple Pie Bar Recipe

There's nothing quite as comforting, all-American, or nostalgic as homemade apple pie. While I'm a huge fan of the classic version, when I came across this recipe for apple pie bars, I got really excited. I'm always on the lookout for desserts that can be made in advance, are portable, and don't require utensils and a plate. Why? Because they are perfect for parties! The bottom layer is Read more

Ready to Try the World's Best Apple Pie?


Updated 11/11/09 4:01 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 17 comments

Delicious Apple Pie Recipe With Shortening Pastry Crust

Because I haven't been a huge pumpkin pie fan until extremely recently, I've tried to take advantage of Fall's other stellar produce to end the season's celebrations on a sweet note. Like everyone says, there's nothing more American than apple pie. To that I'd like to add: there's nothing that exemplifies Autumn more than the smell of a baked-from-scratch apple pie. This one is perhaps the best Read more

Come Party With Me: Spring Picnic — Dessert


Updated 05/30/08 5:05 AM · Posted by partysugar · 15 comments

Take Apple Pie Bars on a Spring Picnic

For my Spring picnic, I knew apple pie had to be on the menu because it's the quintessential American dessert. The only problem is pie isn't the most picnic friendly of meals. Unlike cookies or brownies, pie just does not transport easily. However, this recipe for apple pie bars looks picnic perfect. The crust is a crisp shortbread, the filling a mixture of apples and cinnamon sugar, and the Read more

Cupcake of the Week: Caramel Apple Pie Cupcakes


Updated 09/02/10 4:55 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 29 comments

Cupcake of the Week: Caramel Apple Pie Cupcakes

This week's cupcake comes from our pal muffin. Her Caramel Apple Pie Cupcakes come complete with a round of pastry and a oozing of caramel. These look absolutely sinful and wonderfully delicious. Don't you want to leap into the screen and shove these in your face? I know I do! Read more

Pie Breakdown


Updated 11/20/09 12:09 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 25 comments

Pie Breakdown

To many of us, Thanksgiving means pies — lots and lots of pies. From apple pie to pumpkin pie, you're most likely going to encounter at least a slice or two this holiday season. When you do, use this breakdown to make the best decisions about which pies you could (and shouldn't) indulge in. To see the pie breakdown, just read more Read more

Come Party With Me: Vegetarian Thanksgiving — Menu (Desserts)


Updated 02/12/08 8:20 AM · Posted by partysugar · 20 comments

Come Party With Me: Vegetarian Thanksgiving — Menu (Desserts)

What would a vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner be without the glorious finish? Allow plenty of digestion time to pass before serving dessert. Offer guests two options to choose from. A sweet potato pie with pecan streusel is a nice alternative to the classic pumpkin pie. A to die for caramel apple pie rounds out the other half of the dessert menu. To get the recipes that will have guests saying Read more

Bachelorette Breakdown: First Impressions From the Premiere


Updated 05/15/12 12:09 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

The Bachelorette Premiere Recap

Welcome to a new season of The Bachelorette, everyone! First of all, is anyone else as excited as I am to see Emily Maynard take the reigns, or roses, as it were? She is sweet as apple pie and I don't know anyone that doesn't love a Southern belle, least of all the gentlemen vying for her affections. I use the term "gentlemen" lightly, as several of them displayed relatively ungentlemanly Read more