While baking is enjoyable when the air starts getting crisp outside, it’s also a hobby that can be enjoyed all throughout the year. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert baker, there are recipes that anyone can try and enjoy. If you’re new to the baking world, start simple and start stocking up on simple supplies you know you’ll use such as mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, spatulas, baking pans, and a stand or hand mixer. Keep reading to find some popular baking ideas for each season.
Fall
Fall is a great time for baking because the temperature is starting to cool down outside, and you are okay with the idea of having your oven on for more than a few minutes. When you think of fall, you’ll likely think of things like apples, pumpkins, and Halloween. There’s a lot you can bake to keep festive this fall. Halloween baking ideas are fun to try with your family, especially if you plan on entertaining guests. Some other great fall baking ideas include:
Pull-apart caramel coffee cake
Pumpkin spice cookies
Apple butter spice cake
Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies
Pecan coffee cake
Apple fritters
Toffee pecan bars
Marbled pumpkin cheesecake
You can increase the quality of your fall baking with freshly picked apples and pumpkins from your local orchard.
Winter
Winter baking is something that just about anyone can take part in. From cakes to a multitude of scrumptious pies, there’s a lot you can do to fill your belly and the bellies of your loved ones this upcoming winter. Cookies, of course, are always a crowd-pleaser. Some of the most popular Christmas cookies are:
Gingerbread
Iced holiday sugar cookies
Thumbprint cookies with jellies
Sugar cookie bars
Mint truffle bars
Snickerdoodles
Melted snowman cookies
Turtle cookies
Chocolate peppermint blossoms
Other popular winter baking ideas include:
Pumpkin pie
Apple pie
Nantucket cranberry tart
Sweet potato pie
Buttermilk pecan pie
Peanut butter and pretzel pie
Molten lava cakes
Apple pie tacos
When you’re in the kitchen baking, especially when there are little kids present, it’s important to follow the most basic safety tips in the kitchen to keep everyone safe.
Spring
Spring is for spending a lot of time outdoors and enjoying the sun after being cooped up inside all winter. Whether you’re planning a picnic, hosting a party, or just want something sweet to eat after dinner, these sweet treats will make a great addition no matter what you’re doing. Some really popular spring baking ideas include:
Lemon blueberry bread
Parmesan zucchini bread
Rhubarb sticky buns
Cinnamon coffee cake
Strawberry cake with fresh strawberries
Rhubarb cheesecake squares
If you’re planning an outdoor event, it’s important to understand how to properly handle food for picnics. It’s not as simple as packing everything in a picnic basket because cross-contamination may occur.
Summer
Most people don’t want to bake in the summer because it’s too hot to use their oven. That’s completely understandable, but there are ways you can still enjoy a freshly baked treat in the summer. You can use your oven in the morning or evening when temperatures are not as high. You can also focus on making recipes that do not have long cook times. Keep in mind that if you live in a very humid climate, your recipes may take a little bit longer to bake. Some popular summer baking ideas include:
Peach and raspberry tart
Strawberry dessert pizza
Lemon whipped cake with whipped frosting
Blueberry-lemon skillet cake
Blackberry and nectarine upside-down sheet cake
Some no-bake ideas for those excruciatingly hot days include:
Frozen cheesecake sandwiches
Strawberry lemonade icebox cake
Rainbow jello popsicles
Strawberry shortcakes
Homemade ice cream sandwiches
Baking is an enjoyable activity that you can enjoy no matter what the weather is like outside. Nothing beats freshly baked goodies.
