Margaret Sullivan

Margaret Sullivan
Margaret Sullivan
Baking, Muffins, Pies & Desserts

Hundreds of recipes by Margaret Sullivan – muffins, pies, crisps, tarts and sweet breakfast bakes.

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Fruit and butter do most of the work in Margaret Sullivan's recipes. Her list leans toward peach crisps and baked peaches, fig jam and chutney, blueberry sourdough scones, pumpkin spice muffins, cream cheese danishes and tarts with a crisp crust. Graham cracker crusts and pie fillings appear often, as do a few savory bakes such as chicken pot pie with puff pastry and mac and cheese.

Nearly all of her recipes sit in Baking, with a smaller group of sweet bakes in Breakfast. Each one gives the pan size, the yield and the oven temperature up front, so you can plan the bake before you start. Substitutions are noted where a swap is realistic, for example almond flour in a crisp topping or a different fruit in a muffin batter.

Her recipes suit cooks who want a reliable dessert for a weekend, a batch of muffins for the week, or a pie that holds its slice. Browse her latest recipes below and pick a bake that fits the fruit in your kitchen.

Latest recipes:

Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Orange Zest

Cranberry Sauce in 20 Minutes

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Store-bought versions often taste overly tart. This Cranberry Sauce balances sharpness with citrus sweetness, using orange juice to create a jammy set.

Apple Slab Pie with Puff Pastry and Granny Smith Apples

Apple Slab Pie with Puff Pastry

4.14 (7 Ratings)

Use a rectangular 9x13 pan for this Apple Slab Pie with Puff Pastry. This specific pan ensures heat hits every apple slice evenly in 1h 15min.

Ultra-Moist Kefir Chocolate Cake

Nordic Kefir Chocolate Cake

4.17 (6 Ratings)

A tender crumb and deep cocoa flavor define this Kefir Chocolate Cake. Lactic acid in the kefir reacts with baking soda for lift. Try this Nordic treat.

Strawberry Jelly Pastry Ring with Powdered Sugar

Strawberry Jelly Pastry Ring

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Puff pastry, strawberry jelly, and powdered sugar make this Strawberry Jelly Pastry Ring. Sifted sugar provides a professional frosting in 53 min.

Peach Crumble with Fresh Peaches

Peach Crumble with Fresh Peaches

4.56 (9 Ratings)

Crunchy Peach Crumble with a tart center. Chilled butter and cornstarch prevent a runny base for a firm filling. A great treat for a summer dinner.

9x13 Marble Cake with Cocoa Swirl

Tender 9x13 Marble Cake

4.43 (7 Ratings)

This 9x13 Marble Cake uses density matching to keep the colors distinct. This Marble Sheet Cake Recipe has a tender crumb. Ready in nearly 2 hours.

Mounds Cake with Coconut Filling

Mounds Cake with Coconut Filling

4.83 (6 Ratings)

A chocolatey treat with a chewy center is this Mounds Cake. The poke hole method drives coconut cream deep into the cocoa sponge for a rich result.

Purple Velvet Cake for 12 Servings

Purple Velvet Cake

4.67 (9 Ratings)

Baking soda reacts with the batter's acid to lift this cake and keep the crumb tender. Purple Velvet Cake suits bakers planning a 12-serving celebration.

Jammy Fresh Fig Oatmeal Bars

Fresh Fig Oatmeal Bars

4.67 (6 Ratings)

A jammy center and buttery crumble define these treats. Fresh Fig Oatmeal Bars are for bakers wanting seasonal sweets; includes essential ingredient notes.

Roasted Fig Honey Ice Cream

Fig Honey Ice Cream

4.71 (7 Ratings)

Fresh figs, honey, and heavy cream come together in this Fig Honey Ice Cream. Follow the making the ice cream section for results in 6h 45min.

Creamy Fig Newton Ice Cream

Fig Newton Ice Cream

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Creamy Fig Newton Ice Cream with jammy ribbons. This guide includes quick recipe specs for easy planning. A lush treat for summer gatherings.

Refrigerator Fig Jam: Smooth and Glossy

Refrigerator Fig Jam

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Many jams require pectin powders or canning gear. Refrigerator Fig Jam uses natural fruit pectin for a glossy finish. See our Why This Jam Works section.

Brie Fig Crostini with Fresh Figs

Brie Fig Crostini

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Use a double-bake technique for these Brie Fig Crostini. This guide includes a detailed approach and texture table for a result in 20 minutes.

Fresh Fig Cookies: Jammy and Buttery

Fresh Fig Cookies

4.57 (7 Ratings)

Buttery dough and a jammy center define these Fresh Fig Cookies. The Baking Process section helps you get a stable filling. Try this recipe today.

Fig Leaf Ice Cream with Fresh Leaves

Fig Leaf Ice Cream

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Many botanical desserts often taste too grassy. Fig Leaf Ice Cream uses warm fat to pull out coconut notes and includes a quick recipe specs section.

Moist Fig Cake Recipe with Fresh Figs

Fig Cake Recipe with Fresh Figs

5.00 (5 Ratings)

Master the flour-dusting technique for this Fig Cake Recipe with Fresh Figs. Learn why it works and get it on the table in just 60 minutes of total time.

Goat Cheese Fig Jam Dip: Creamy

Goat Cheese Fig Jam

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 10 minutes, this Goat Cheese Fig Jam is a crowd-pleaser. It includes a quick ingredient swap table to help you customize the tangy flavor.

Fig Chutney with Fresh Figs

Fig Chutney in 30 Minutes

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Fig Chutney provides a tangy, savory balance for rich cheeses. This guide includes the cooking the mixture section. Ready in only 30 minutes.

Homemade Fig Ice Cream: Rich and Jammy

Fig Ice Cream with Fresh Figs

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Fruit desserts often get icy in the freezer. This Fig Ice Cream stays smooth with a cooked compote and includes a quick method comparison table.

Fig Pie with Honey and Lemon

Fig Pie with Jammy Filling

4.29 (7 Ratings)

Fresh figs, honey, and lemon create this Fig Pie. Learn about the thick filling in the section How This Recipe Works in 1 hour 5 minutes.

Low-Sugar Strawberry Fig Jam

Strawberry Fig Jam

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 45 min, this Strawberry Fig Jam is a pantry staple. It includes the ingredient breakdown to help you get a glossy, spreadable finish every time.

Honey Fig Jam for Charcuterie Boards

Fig Jam with Honey

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Fresh figs, honey, and lemon juice create this rich Fig Jam. This Fig Spread for Cheese Board includes an ingredient role table and takes 50 min total.

Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Walnuts

Baked Brie with Fig Jam

4.63 (8 Ratings)

Party hosts will love this Baked Brie with Fig Jam. The guide includes a breakdown of why the flavors work for a gooey center and aromatic crust.

Homemade Fig Jam with Vanilla Bean

Fig Jam with Vanilla Bean

4.43 (7 Ratings)

A slow reduction technique creates a rich gel. This Fig Jam is for home cooks, including a detailed guide on the trick behind the texture.