Rosemary-Flavored Desserts

September 07, 2012
Photo: Howard L. Puckett; Styling: Cathy Muir
Add an unexpected and distinctive depth of flavor to your sweet treats—cookies, pies and cakes—with aromatic, savory rosemary. 
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Lemon-Rosemary Coffee Cake

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck
Lemon-Rosemary Coffee Cake Recipe
Fresh rosemary complements the lemony flavor in this coffee cake, making it a perfect pick for breakfast, brunch or tea.
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Orange-Sweet Potato Pie With Rosemary-Cornmeal Crust

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Vanessa McNeil Rocchio
Orange-Sweet Potato Pie With Rosemary-Cornmeal Crust Recipe
The simple addition of fresh chopped rosemary makes this an impressive pie crust that compliments the flavors of the spiced citrusy sweet potatoes in the filling.

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Lemon Rosemary Button Shortbreads

Photo: Leigh Beisch; Styling: Dan Becker
Lemon Rosemary Button Shortbreads Recipe
Rich, buttery shortbread cookies get a subtle, savory twist from the rosemary.
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Sugar-Roasted Plums with Balsamic and Rosemary Syrup

Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
Sugar-Roasted Plums with Balsamic and Rosemary Syrup Recipe
Balsamic vinegar, water, rosemary and vanilla are reduced to an intense syrupy glaze that contrasts with the sugar-coated plums.

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Thyme-Rosemary Pound Cupcakes

Photo: Jean Allsopp
Thyme-Rosemary Pound Cupcakes Recipe
Bring all the rich flavor of pound cake to single-serve cupcakes in this fragrant recipe. The rosemary and thyme provide a savory ingredient that sets off the flavor of the peaches.

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Meyer Lemon and Rosemary Brûlées

Randy Mayor
Meyer Lemon and Rosemary Brûlées Recipe
Meyer lemons are rounder and sweeter than regular lemons and have a subtle flowery scent. If you can't find Meyer lemons, use two teaspoons regular lemon rind
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Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake with Rosemary Caramel Sauce

Thomas J. Story
Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake with Rosemary Caramel Sauce Recipe
We were intrigued, if skeptical, about trying this dessert of rhubarb, caramel, and rosemary from Brock Windsor, chef-owner of Stone Soup Inn in Vancouver Island's Cowichan Valley in B.C. But the unusual combo bowled us over. Though the recipe is time intensive, nothing is difficult.

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Pound Cake with Oranges, Honey, and Rosemary

Photo: Anna Williams; Styling: Deborah Williams
Pound Cake with Oranges, Honey, and Rosemary Recipe
Make an easy yet sophisticated dessert with only 4 ingredients: pound cake, fresh oranges, honey, and fresh rosemary. The savory rosemary adds a nice balance for the sweetness of the fruit, cake and honey.

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Grapefruit Compote in Rosemary Syrup

Oxmoor House
Grapefruit Compote in Rosemary Syrup Recipe
Top fresh grapefruit sections with rosemary-infused syrup that makes a perfect flavor partner for the tangy citrus fruit.
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Lemon-Rosemary Crumb Cake

Photo: Howard L. Puckett; Styling: Cathy Muir
Lemon-Rosemary Crumb Cake Recipe
Accent the lemon flavor of this tender crumb cake with minced fresh rosemary. With only 203 calories per slice, it’s a guilt-free indulgence.
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