This blackberry upside down cake starts with a thick, jammy layer of blackberries baked in butter and brown sugar. The cake is moist and tender flavored with lemon zest, cinnamon, and vanilla bean paste (this combination rocks). Once inverted, the cake reveals a glossy fruit topping that is sweet, tart, with a beautifully purple. Why... The post Blackberry Upside Down Cake (with Cinnamon & Vanilla) appeared first on Bakes by Brown Sugar.| Bakes by Brown Sugar
This cherry frangipane tart layers my homemade tart homemade cherry jam with a sweet, nutty almond filling and finishes with fresh sour cherries baked right on top. It’s all encased in a press-in crust that’s golden brown and buttery, no pie weights needed. If you’re a fan of the almond-cherry combo (and who isn’t?), this... The post Cherry Frangipane Tart with Buttery Cookie Crust appeared first on Bakes by Brown Sugar.| Bakes by Brown Sugar
These peach streusel muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with chunks of juicy peaches in every bite. These muffins start with my trusted base recipe for tender, bakery-style muffins and get a flavor boost from cooking the peaches with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. The sweet, crumbly streusel on top adds texture and flavor and... The post Moist Peach Streusel Muffins with Fresh Peaches appeared first on Bakes by Brown Sugar.| Bakes by Brown Sugar
This mixed berry crumble pie is all about Oregon berries - sweet strawberries, juicy blueberries, tart raspberries, and rich blackberries encased in my tried-and-true flaky, buttery pie crust and topped with a brown sugar oat crumble. It's the perfect summer dessert that showcases fresh berries at their peak. I've been wanting to make this pie... The post Mixed Berry Crumble Pie with Fresh Berries appeared first on Bakes by Brown Sugar.| Bakes by Brown Sugar
When blueberries are in season here in Oregon, I find every excuse to add them to breakfast, snacks, and especially dessert. This blueberry lemon parfait is a delicious combination of local sweet blueberries and tart lemon curd cream topped with whipped cream in a glass for a dessert that's both easy and elegant. Layered in... The post Easy Blueberry Lemon Parfait with Lemon Curd appeared first on Bakes by Brown Sugar.| Bakes by Brown Sugar
This homemade apricot jam is made with just a handful of ingredients, fresh apricots, sugar, lemon juice, and a splash of vanilla extract, and it tastes amazing. I’ve loved apricot jam for as long as I can remember (especially the Smucker’s version), so I set out to make one from scratch that captured everything I... The post Small Batch Apricot Jam (with Vanilla) appeared first on Bakes by Brown Sugar.| Bakes by Brown Sugar
This roasted strawberry ice cream is one of my favorite homemade treats for summer. I’ve wanted to share a strawberry ice cream recipe on the blog for a while, and this version brings together two things I love: rich, custard-style ice cream and the deep, jammy flavor of roasted strawberries. Why I Roast the Strawberries... The post Homemade Roasted Strawberry Ice Cream appeared first on Bakes by Brown Sugar.| Bakes by Brown Sugar
This easy, no-bake cheesecake is perfect for anyone who wants a rich, creamy, failproof cheesecake. It's made with cream cheese, buttery mascarpone, heavy cream, and a little lemon juice. The combination of these ingredients produces a silky, smooth cheesecake with the right amount of tanginess and sweetness. I’ve been wanting to share more cheesecake recipes... The post Creamy No-Bake Cheesecake with Mascarpone appeared first on Bakes by Brown Sugar.| Bakes by Brown Sugar
This blueberry compote is a simple yet flavorful fruit topping made with fresh sweet blueberries and just enough sugar to add a little sweetness, but still allow the flavors of the cinnamon, vanilla, and lemon juice to shine through. This delicious blueberry sauce is ready in less than 30 minutes and is great as a... The post Easy Blueberry Compote (with Cinnamon and Vanilla) appeared first on Bakes by Brown Sugar.| Bakes by Brown Sugar
Skip the canning process with this easy small-batch strawberry rhubarb jam recipe made with just 5 ingredients: strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla. It’s pectin-free and uses just enough sugar to balance the tartness of the rhubarb and bring out the sweetness of the strawberries. The result is a tart sweet, bright, fruit-forward jam that's so good I can eat it by the spoonful. I love making homemade jams with fresh summer fruits, and I'm so excited to share this recipe wi...| Bakes by Brown Sugar
Welcome to Bakes by Brown Sugar! Here you'll experience the joy of turning simple ingredients into delicious treats. Whether you're new to baking or you've been baking for years, you'll bake with confidence with seasonal ingredients, well-tested recipes, and helpful detailed instructions, and find the inspiration you need to bake with success, one recipe at a time. Summer Recipes Summer is my favorite time of year, not because of the warm weather but because of the abundance of fresh fruit - ...| Bakes by Brown Sugar
This is such a tasty salad. It contains three of my favorite flavors - fresh figs, hazelnuts and prosciutto. This salad works as a main dish or a side salad and is ready to eat in less than 30 minutes.| Bakes by Brown Sugar
Gougères, also known as savory French cheese puffs, are the perfect cheesy bite. These are made with a pate a choux dough and three different kinds of cheese - gruyere, parmesan, and sharp cheddar. They're the perfect bite-sized appetizer or an afternoon snack and can be made in less than an hour. Gougeres I'm partnering with my friend, Anina Belle of Le Chef's Wife, to create a fancy, yet simple French-themed fall menu and these cheesy gougères are the appetizer for our menu. The first co...| Bakes by Brown Sugar