Mom Confessions

Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp
Ina loves to infuse her apple crisp with citrus, so she uses the zest and juice of one orange as well as that of one lemon to brighten it all up.

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Apple Pie
Get step-by-step instructions on how to make a classic apple pie for your dessert spread. With this recipe, you can even choose whether to make the dough by hand or with a food processor — we have directions for both.

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French Apple Tart
This is one of Ina's all-time favorite recipes. It looks fancy, but it really is easy. Use crisp, tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor.

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Pecan Squares
Ina likes to make these all year long. When she really wants to go "over the top," she says, she dips half of each square in warm chocolate.

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina ... pe-1946528

The Ultimate Cheesecake
Tyler's creamy cheesecake has a classic graham cracker crust and a filling made with cream cheese, sour cream and lemon zest.

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyl ... pe-1914053

Apple-Pear Crisp
Ina combines apples and pears, plus orange and lemon zest and juice, to make this crisp that's covered in a sugary oat-filled topping.

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina ... pe-2012748

Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake
Ree's spicy and creamy cheesecake is finished with a special surprise topping: salted caramel sauce.

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree ... ke-3166868

Spice Cake with Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting
Dreamy cream cheese frosting offers up the perfect contrast to earthy spices like cinnamon, ginger and cloves. The best part? This creamy confection travels well, so it's great for the holiday party circuit.

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Winter Spice Cakes
Bake up a host of individual treats, or serve up this classic cake baked in a standard sized bundt pan.

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Eggnog Spice Bundt Cake
Eggnog lends incredible flavor to a shortcut dessert that starts with boxed mix.

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