Recipes with sugar

Poppy seeds pop in this lemon poppyseed muffins with glaze recipe. Easy to make.

Orange sorbet blends fresh orange juice with peel-infused simple syrup and Grand Marnier for a bright, citrusy frozen dessert. Pipe into hollowed orange shells for an elegant presentation.

Pumpkin chiffon pie layers warm-spiced pumpkin custard with stiff egg whites and whipped cream, then chills into an airy, mousse-like filling inside a graham cracker crust. A lighter no-bake alternative to traditional Thanksgiving pumpkin pie.

Pumpkin chiffon pie layers warm-spiced pumpkin custard with stiff egg whites and whipped cream, then chills into an airy, mousse-like filling inside a graham cracker crust. A lighter no-bake alternative to traditional Thanksgiving pumpkin pie.

Eggless rolled ginger cookies cut into Easter egg shapes, sweetened with molasses and warmed with ginger and cinnamon. An old-fashioned holiday cookie perfect for decorating with kids.

Quick banana muffins ready in 45 minutes with just one bowl and pantry staples. Moist, lightly sweet, and perfect for breakfast on the go or after-school snacking.

Linzer cookies built on a buttery ground-almond shortbread, scented with vanilla, almond extract, and a hint of cinnamon. Each cookie holds a thumbprint of lemon-spiked raspberry jam, finished with sliced almonds and powdered sugar.

Custard-base cinnamon ice cream infused with whole cinnamon sticks and a real vanilla bean. Egg yolk-thickened French style with heavy cream finish. Makes 12 servings.

These rich cookies are delightfully crisp, buttery and nutty, with just the right amount of sweetness from the filling and the sugar dusting.

Skinny banana muffins lean on ripe mashed banana for moisture and sweetness, with just a quarter cup of oil and skim milk. A lighter, fluffy banana muffin that doesn't taste like a diet compromise.

Buttery shortbread-style cookies studded with chocolate chips and slivered almonds, perfumed with both vanilla and almond extract. Eggless, no-fuss, and ready for any party tray.

Pumpkin bread with dark molasses, brown sugar, and three warm spices, plus walnuts and optional raisins. Makes three loaves. Tender, deeply spiced, and freezes beautifully for the holidays.

Creamy peanut butter cookies with extra brown sugar for chewy centers and a thumbprint pressed into each top, optionally crowned with a peanut. Makes 5 dozen cookies.

Using whole wheat flour, applesauce and grapeseeds oil makes this coffee cake super moist and delicious.

Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins spiced with pumpkin pie spice and studded with chocolate chips and toasted almonds. Moist, tender and quick to mix, a cozy fall and holiday breakfast bake.

Five-ingredient chocolate peanut crunch ice cream made with chopped chocolate-covered peanuts churned into a simple cream and milk base. No-cook custard for an electric ice cream maker.