Pumpkin pie with a gingersnap crumb crust, dark rum, heavy cream, and freshly grated nutmeg. The double-boiler trick warms the filling before baking for a smoother, less weepy custard.
Streamlined pecan pie with just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep. This minimalist version skips fussy steps but delivers classic gooey filling and crunchy pecans for stress-free holiday baking.
Chocolate pecan pie spiked with Kahlua and molasses, loaded with toasted pecans and semi-sweet chocolate chips. A grown-up Thanksgiving pie with deep coffee-bourbon undertones.
Classic pecan pie with toasted pecan halves, brown-buttery filling, and a flaky crust. The Southern Thanksgiving and Christmas pie that's all gooey custard underneath the crunchy top.
Old-school pecan pie with a flaky shortening crust and a creamed butter base for the filling. Christmas and Thanksgiving classic from below the Mason-Dixon line.
Avocado buttermilk sherbet blends ripe avocado with tangy buttermilk, honey, sugar, and lemon juice into a soft, pale green frozen dessert. Creamy without dairy fat, tart without sour. Naturally vibrant color, no food coloring.
Microwave brownies a la mode bake fudgy chocolate squares in just 6 minutes, served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A no-oven dessert for hot nights or college kitchens.
Authentic Georgia pecan pie with a 50-50 blend of light and dark corn syrups, baked low and slow in a deep-dish shell. The split syrup is what gives this pie its signature balance.
Bakery-style fudge brownies with melted unsweetened chocolate, brown and white sugar, corn syrup for chew, and a generous handful of toasted nuts. A big-batch 9x13 pan that yields 24 dense, glossy squares.
Vanilla oatmeal raisin cookies with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and a touch of corn syrup for chewy texture. Soft, spiced, classic homemade cookies.
Fresh garden mint ice cream made with crushed pineapple, real mint leaves steeped in sugar syrup, and a splash of creme de menthe. A cool, herby summer dessert that earns its garden name.
Crisp outsides and chewy centers, are often achieved by undercooking. In this recipe a small amount of corn syrup is substituted for some of the granualted sugar, for a chewy texture without being soft or undercooked.
Classic Kentucky pecan pie with toasted pecans floating on a brown sugar corn syrup custard. The Southern Thanksgiving and Derby Day dessert, baked in a flaky shell.
Fudge-pecan pie with bittersweet chocolate melted into a buttery corn syrup filling and loaded with chopped pecans. A holiday-table classic that splits the difference between Southern pecan pie and dense chocolate fudge.
Cranberry almond bundt cake with cornmeal and applesauce. A dairy-free leaning bundt with tart cranberries, ground almonds, and a soft golden crumb. Drizzle with glaze or dust with powdered sugar.
No fat banana muffins use mashed banana, egg whites, and corn syrup instead of butter or oil for tender low-fat breakfast muffins flavored with cinnamon.
Chewy moist brownies that stay fudgy thanks to a duo of corn syrup and brown sugar, plus melted semisweet chocolate for deep flavor. Made with egg whites for a lighter crumb and baked in a foil sling for clean, neat squares.
Old-fashioned pecan pie with browned butter filling and a glossy, deeply caramelized top. The nutty brown butter elevates this Thanksgiving classic above standard corn syrup versions for rich, toasty flavor.
Watermelon sorbet with pureed fresh watermelon, lemon juice, and a corn syrup simple syrup for the smoothest, scoopable texture. The summer freezer dessert that captures peak melon flavor.
Classic pecan pie with the Karo Original recipe, eggs, corn syrup, sugar, and toasted pecans in a flaky crust. Thanksgiving staple with a glossy, gooey filling and crackly top.
Lighter peanut butter cookies that bake in 7 minutes flat. Reduced-fat peanut butter, a tablespoon of oil instead of a stick of butter, and a sugar-rolled crackle top. Tender, chewy, lower in fat than the classic.
Mom's pecan pie is a classic Southern five-ingredient holiday pie: eggs, sugar, light corn syrup, butter, and toasted pecans baked into a flaky crust. The hot-start oven gives a glossy, set top.
Dense, fudgy brownies with melted chocolate and cocoa in the batter plus mini chocolate chips throughout. Made with just one egg and canola oil for an intensely chocolatey, chewy center.
Poppyseed and nut filling for hamantaschen blends ground poppy seeds with chopped nuts, raisins, citron, and milk into a thick, jewel-toned paste. The traditional mohn filling for Purim cookies.
Coffee liqueur pecan pie: a glossy classic pecan pie topped with Kahlua-spiked whipped cream. The grown-up holiday pie with a coffee-cocktail flourish.
This mango sorbet is delicious. The recipe states it's ready in 15 minutes, however, it does take several hours to freeze.
Brown sugar chocolate chip cookies with extra brown sugar, a splash of corn syrup, and three full cups of semisweet chips. Soft, chewy centers, golden edges, and a deep butterscotch backbone.
No-fuss pecan pie with cornmeal for subtle texture and a slow bake that prevents cracking. Mix everything in one bowl, pour, and bake at 300°F for foolproof holiday dessert that slices clean.
Pecan tarts with caramel sauce: flaky homemade pastry shells filled with a brown-butter pecan filling, baked golden, then drizzled with silky amber caramel. Individual holiday tartlets worth the effort.
Fresh peach ice cream with ripe summer peaches blended into a cornstarch-thickened evaporated milk base. No eggs to temper, no custard to fuss with, just churn and freeze.
Spiced oatmeal raisin cookies with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of ginger in a chewy old-fashioned oat dough. A big-batch crowd cookie that stays soft for days.
Whole wheat chocolate chip cookies made lighter with canola oil, egg whites and whole wheat pastry flour. Chewy, lower-fat cookies with all the chocolate and none of the heaviness.
No-cook strawberry freezer jam made with fresh crushed berries, pectin, and corn syrup. Tastes like summer straight from the jar with no canning equipment needed.
Mocha pecan pie layers semi-sweet chocolate, Kahlua and espresso into the classic Southern filling, topped with decorative pecan halves. A coffeehouse twist on Thanksgiving dessert.
Coconut angel food cake folds shredded coconut into a fat-free egg-white batter, then frosts the cooled tube cake in seven-minute orange frosting and toasted coconut.
Mom's pecan pie is the classic Southern holiday dessert with brown sugar, light corn syrup, butter, vanilla, and a generous cup of pecans in a pre-baked flaky pie shell. A Thanksgiving and Christmas tradition.
A delicious light snack that is perfect for the kids lunches or as a treat after dinner.
Soft, chewy double peanut butter cookies loaded with creamy peanut butter and topped with chopped peanuts. The chew comes from melted butter, corn syrup, and an extra egg yolk.
Fudge pecan pie melts butter and cocoa into the corn syrup filling, creating a brownie-like base under a layer of toasted pecan halves. Chocolate-pecan crossover for Thanksgiving.
Cold pumpkin spice soup with canned pumpkin, evaporated milk, molasses and pumpkin pie spice. Chilled no-cook fall starter that tastes like pumpkin pie in a bowl.
Muffin's fun snack bars pack instant oats, crispy rice and corn cereal, sunflower seeds, and raisins into chewy-crunchy squares bound with honey and brown butter. A wholesome lunchbox snack kids actually grab.
Our best french toast recipe. Overnight caramel french toast with pecans. Prep the night before and it's ready to pop in the oven in the morning.
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Farrah Fawcett's pecan pie is the classic: a rich corn syrup and vanilla custard packed with pecan halves in a flaky crust. The actress's simple, foolproof holiday pie bakes up with a glossy, crackly top.
Creole pecan pie: a deeper, darker Louisiana take on classic pecan pie built on dark brown sugar, dark corn syrup, and a low slow bake. Rich molasses-tinged filling and toasted pecans in a flaky crust.
Dairy-free, hearty whole wheat and bran Irish scones.
My two favorites were dark chocolate drizzled with white chocolate and white chocolate with crushed candy cane. These make great hostess gifts or gifts for neighbors or coworkers.
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