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Hello! I'm Cheryl, the professional home baker, recipe developer, and photographer behind Bakes by Brown Sugar. My mission is for you to bake with confidence, have fun, and enjoy sweet success - time and time again! Whether you're new to baking or you've been baking for years, I'll show you how to turn simple ingredients into amazing treats with well-tested recipes, and helpful detailed instructions. You'll find the inspiration you need to bake with success, one recipe at a time.

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New Recipe! Peach Streusel Muffins

PIES & TARTS COOKIE RECIPES SUMMER RECIPES Hi Reader, Right now, the peaches in Portland are incredibly sweet and taste amazing in these Peach Muffins. To get the most flavor out of the peaches I cook them before adding them to the batter. This step is especially important if your peaches are quite ripe. And since I can't resist a good crumble they're topped with a brown sugar streusel. I hope you enjoy. GET THE RECIPE Happy Baking! Cheryl ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ If you ever make any of my recipes,...

PIES & TARTS COOKIE RECIPES SUMMER RECIPES Hi Reader, These Huckleberry Crumb Bars are one of the most popular summer desserts on the blog. If you don't know huckleberries are small dark berries that look like blueberries, but have an intense slightly tart flavor. And when combined with the sweet crumb they're delicious. Readers love them and I think you will too! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ "These have quickly become my favorite Huckleberry recipe! Have been recommending to all my family and friends....

PIES & TARTS COOKIE RECIPES SUMMER RECIPES Hey Reader, You all I love summer berries, so today we're talking about blueberries. Here are a few of my favorite recipes for dessert and breakfast. Blueberry Lemon Parfait: This new dessert combines the sweetness of blueberries with the tartness of creamy lemon curd Blueberry Curd: You've heard of lemon curd, but here is the creamy blueberry version. It's perfect for breakfast or tarts. Bluberry Tart with Chocolate Crust: This easy tart features...

PIES & TARTS COOKIE RECIPES SUMMER RECIPES Hi Reader, Blueberries and lemon are delicious together and I think you'll like the combo in the blueberry lemon parfait dessert. I took two of my recipes, blueberry compote and classic lemon curd, and combined them in this sweet tart creamy dessert. You'll need four 6-ounce containers for this dessert, but you can use what you already have - drinking classes, a tea cup, or a ramekin. GET THE RECIPE Happy Baking! Cheryl ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ If you ever...

PIES & TARTS COOKIE RECIPES SUMMER RECIPES Hey Reader, My love for peaches started with my mom's peach cobbler and peach ice cream, which is why I love baking with peaches. All of these are delicious, but if I had to pick a favorite it would probably be the peach bread pudding. Give these a try and let me know your favorite. Fresh Peach Cake: This is a moist single layer cake full of fresh peaches and lots of cinnamon. Peach Crumble with Pecan Streusel: Is there anything than baked peaches...

PIES & TARTS COOKIE RECIPES SUMMER RECIPES Hi Reader, I've taken one of my favorite recipes on the blog, roasted strawberries, and made this creamy strawberry ice cream. It's a classic ice cream recipe made with eggs, cream, and milk, and a little corn syrup to keep the ice cream scoopable. GET THE RECIPE Happy Baking! Cheryl ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ If you ever make any of my recipes, I'd appreciate it if you'd leave a comment and a star rating! Your feedback helps me create even better recipes and...

PIES & TARTS COOKIE RECIPES SUMMER RECIPES Hey Reader, Though my mom made the best double-crusted pies, I love fruit pies with a crumble topping. I seriously could eat just the crumble. These pies are some of my favorites. Remember to always taste your fruit before and after adding the sugar. And feel free to adjust the sugar 1 tablespoon at a time if the fruit is really tart. Sour Cherry Crumble Pie: I was so excited when I nailed this pie after multiple tests. The tart cherry filling is...

CAKE RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES SUMMER RECIPES Hey Reader, I don't know when I fell in love with apricots, but I think they're seriously underappreciated and make some of the best desserts. If you agree, hit reply and type "me too." If you've never cooked or baked with apricots, then give one or two of these recipes a try. Small Batch Apricot Jam: No pectin, no canning. I love apricot jam, and this version with a little vanilla extract is delicious. You know that little zing at the back of your...

CAKE RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES SUMMER RECIPES Hey Reader, Growing up, I loved pies, especially apple, because my mom made the most amazing pies. When I started the blog, I had the goal to learn how to make pie as good as my mom's. While her's will always be the best, I think you'll like some of these pies and galettes. Blackberry Galette: Oregon blackberries meet a flaky brown crust in this simple and yummy dessert. Raspberry Galette: I had no idea how good baked strawberries were until I made...

CAKE RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES SPRING RECIPES Hey Reader, Some of my favorite recipes on the blog are my shortbread cookies. If you love the buttery goodness of shortbread, here are some of my favorite recipes. Some of my shortbread recipes only require a short chill time, so you can enjoy fresh, warm shortbread cookies in just over an hour. Classic Shortbread Cookies: This is the recipe that started it all with 4 simple ingredients (3 if you leave out the salt). Your house will be filled with...