Confections and Desserts

Pear Crisp Serves 6 / A tangy citrus twist makes this seasonal dessert unexpected and delightful. 1 pound pears, sliced

Serves 1 / Lee Zalben, owner of Peanut Butter & Co. in New York City, serves up peanut-butter-centered dishes and

Golden Corn Muffins with Calendula Petals Makes 12 / Golden, tender little muffins get a subtle, peppery lift from

You can substitute strawberries, peaches, blueberries or cherries for the raspberries in this show-stopping dessert.

Sweet And Simple These beautiful and tasty valentine desserts are as easy as 1-2-3 By Rebecca Broida Gart Photos by

Juicy figs laced with fragrant spices star in this pie, memorable for a taste that is savory rather than sweet.

Autumn’s harvest of Anjou, Bosc, and Bartlett pears gets a colorful lift from juicy raspberries.

This flaky, moist crust has less fat than a typical crust, but no less flavor.

Brimming with juicy apples and tangy cranberries, this lovely pie is best served fresh out of the oven— à la mode is a must!