Confections and Desserts

It’s amazing how wonderful sweet peaches are when grilled. With no added fat, this dessert is sure to be repeated again and again during peach season!

These mini-muffins are extra sweet with white chocolate and pecans.

If you love ginger, this one’s for you, especially if you use the greater amount.

Many chefs recommend using currant jam when working with berries, but you can also use apricot or peach jam, or a blend. Excellent when accompanied by caramel-swirl frozen yogurt.

This elegant yet simple dessert is a perfect way to enjoy kiwi, including the new gold variety.

The smooth, soft texture of chestnuts makes them ideal for creamy, and low-fat, dessert fillings.

Makes 18-20 / These chewy and luscious confections are perfect for afternoon tea and make a beautiful addition to any gift plate.

Makes 24 / Named for the rock group Red Hot Chili Peppers, whose vocalist petitioned chef Mäni Niall, author of Sweet & Natural Baking (Chronicle Books), for a dairy-free peanut butter cookie.

Makes 12 / Powdered arrowroot makes these cut-out cookies delightfully crisp. For a beautiful and tasty variation, sandwich two cookies with naturally-sweet fruit spread; serve immediately, before they become soft.