Since it was fall, I volunteered to make Ruth Reichl’s Gingered Applesauce Cake Glazed with Caramel for dessert. I turned to Reichl’s cookbook “My Kitchen Year: 136 Recipes That Saved My Life” (Random ...

In addition to keeping a jar stashed in the pantry, I love to make a big pot of applesauce after a day of apple picking — there’s something just so satisfying about its simplicity. However, after a ...

Applesauce can be a delicious side dish, and it adds a sweet touch of nostalgia to savory meals too, but did you know that it can also be made into a light, sweet dessert, without requiring an oven?

1 (18.25-ounce) package plain white cake mix (without pudding in the mix) 1 (10-ounce) package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and puréed 1/2 cup sweetened applesauce 2 large eggs For frosting: ...

With a little freezer space and a few hours before the big day, delicious pies and cakes can be made ahead and frozen, leaving our ovens free for that big ol' bird and all the fixings to go with it.