Fruit Dessert
Wende's Blue-Ribbon Apple Pie with Candied Ginger
If you don't have apple brandy, simply substitute apple cider. In addition to the crystallized ginger, the cinnamon sugar sprinkled on the crust adds a lovely essence. To serve this very special pie, I suggest topping each slice with a bit of cheddar cheese.
Coconut-Peach Layer Cake
Cream of coconut is added to the batter and the whipped cream frosting. You can make and chill the cake up to one day ahead.
Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Tropical Fruit
Tangy buttermilk custards are a delicious foil for sweet tropical fruit.
Raspberry Cake with Marsala, Crème Fraîche, and Raspberries
Raspberries are both baked in this tender, moist cake and served with it.
Rhubarb Compote
I often make a thick crème anglaise to serve with this compote, though it is delightful all on its own.
By Susan Herrmann Loomis
Frangipane Tart with Strawberries and Raspberries
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.