Desserts & Sweets Archives

Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet Potato Pie is a staple in the South. This is the land of sweet potatoes after all! Some say you shouldn’t…

Southern Fried Banana Pudding Pie

If you haven’t been introduced to the wonderful world of fried desserts yet, you’re missing out! There’s no diet in the world…

Banana Pudding In Mason Jars

This recipe for Banana Pudding in Mason Jars will go with you wherever you need it! Banana Pudding is a classic southern…

Homemade Pear Pie

I need to use up all my garden pears this year, AND this Homemade Pear Pie does just the trick! It perfectly…

Key Lime Cake with Cream Cheese Lime Icing

Talk about a cake with some zing! This Key Lime Cake has all kinds of fresh tangy flavors—it feels like a party…

Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Cinnamon Glaze

Pumpkin season always sneaks up on me. And that’s probably because I usually try to avoid pumpkin recipes, much to the dismay…

Best Baked Apple Dumplings

This recipe for apple dumplings is almost too good—and too easy—to be true. The homemade pastry dough is simple enough that you…

Figs Stuffed with Mascarpone and Maple Walnuts

It’s amazing how food evokes such special memories. When I first came up with the recipe for these stuffed figs, I wanted…

Cantaloupe Ice Cream

Cantaloupe grew profusely in our garden this year, so we decided to try a few “experimental” recipes to make good use of…

Coconut Cream Pie

I have a lot of eggs and milk that I need to use up today, so Coconut Cream Pie is on the…

My No-Fail Almond Brittle Recipe

Now it’s time to talk about one of my all-time favorite snacks. It’s sweet, it’s salty, it’s got a lot of crunch…

Key Lime Pie Extraordinaire

Key lime pie is one of those quintessential Southern desserts. You won’t believe how easy it is to make! Additionally, this version…

Southern Spice Pie: Perfect Holiday Dessert

Bourbon Pecan Pie and Southern Spice PieMy Southern Spice Pie is an Alabama version of Shoofly pie. The Shoofly pie was…

Simple Southern Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Chip Pie

Southern Bourbon Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie has graced my Sunday dinner table for as long as I can remember. Pecan Season =…

Spiced Pumpkin Butter Recipe

This Spiced Pumpkin Butter Recipe sold me on growing my very own pumpkins even though I’d never liked eating pumpkin in the…

Baked Peaches with Honey and Almonds

Did you know that peaches are rich in vitamin A and Beta-carotene as well as potassium, fluoride, and iron. Peaches actually prevent tooth decay? Baked Peaches with Honey and Almonds is a recipe I hope you will make again and again! It’s simple, elegant and declicous. Dig in!

Southern Peach Tea: A Recipe to Know by Heart

Southern Peach Tea is one of the old-time favorites and traditions in my home. We are surrounded by peach orchards here in…

Gorgeous Baked Meringue with Cream and Berries

This gorgeous baked meringue with cream and berries is luscious, velvety, and crunchy at all once! This rustic free-form dessert reminds…

Alabama Peanut Pie

Peanut Pie is an all-time favorite in my home. For my family, this pie has become a traditional holiday pie. I can’t…

No Fail Red Pepper Jelly Recipe

I have been making this red pepper jelly for years and have never had this recipe fail. It is super easy and has the perfect consistency for glazes, sauces, and yes…thumbprint cookies (my favorite). If you’ve never tried red pepper jelly you might think it’s super spicy. The great thing about making your own pepper jelly is that you control the outcome. It doesn’t have to be spicy at all.