New England Desserts

Step into the sweetest corners of New England, where maple syrup drips from ancient trees and every season brings its own delicious reward. This beautifully curated cookbook celebrates four centuries of regional dessert-making, from the earliest colonial kitchens to today’s farm-to-table tables.

Tammy Donroe Inman guides you through a year of irresistible treats that capture the essence of New England living. Discover homemade cakes, cookies, candies, pies, crisps, cobblers, crumbles, and ice cream that honor the region’s bounty—native corn and pumpkins, orchard fruits bursting with flavor, fresh dairy from Vermont farms, and the kind of seasonal ingredients that make waiting worthwhile.

Summer arrives with strawberry shortcake soaked in cream. Autumn brings apple crisps and pumpkin everything. Winter calls for warming maple desserts, while spring celebrates the first berries of the year. Each recipe tells a story of place, from the mountains of Maine to the beachside villages of Cape Cod, where generations have perfected the art of turning simple, honest ingredients into moments of pure pleasure.

What began as high-calorie sustenance for hard-working New Englanders has evolved into something more—a celebration of community, seasons, and the particular magic that happens when butter meets local fruit. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just beginning your sweet journey, these recipes invite you to bring New England’s rich dessert heritage into your own kitchen, one delicious bite at a time.

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