12 Rosh Hashanah Desserts for a Sweet New Year

Bake these recipes this Rosh Hashanah for the sweetest (and lightest) New Year yet. Keep in mind, if you're looking for a dairy-free recipe to follow Jewish dietary laws, swap butter with shortening, canola oil, or vegan butter and choose a plant-based milk to replace cow's milk. 

Autumn pears cook down in a delicious honey, orange, and cinnamon mixture. 

Get the Recipe: Hibiscus Poached Pear

With only six ingredients, this buttery, honey-filled dessert is a win. 

Get the Recipe: Softened Plums With Vanilla Yogurt 

Lick your fingers clean of this honey-infused, nutty masterpiece. Replace half of the butter with applesauce to bring the Rosh Hashanah flavors forward. 

Get the Recipe: Pecan Sticky Wedges 

Apples shine alongside rhubarb in this delicate fall dessert. 

Get the Recipe: Mom's Rhubarb-Apple Crisp

Forget salted caramel. Miso brings the same salty twist to the sweet dessert, with an umami finish you didn't know you needed. 

Get the Recipe: Miso Caramel-Apple Pie

Whole grain crust and light yogurt combine for a hearty apple treat, with zero New Year guilt. 

Get the Recipe: Apple Galette With Vanilla Yogurt Drizzle

Individual hand pies are perfect for little ones, or to freeze for another night. 

Get the Recipe: Apple Hand Pies

Buttery, flaky crust underneath and on top of perfectly sliced apples. What else could you want?

Get the Recipe: Double-Crust Apple Pie

Moist cake, crunchy nuts, creamy yogurt, and buttery crumble come together for the best dessert ever. 

Get the Recipe: Whole-Grain Apple Cake With Yogurt Cream

The real secret ingredient in this pie isn't even the walnuts—it's the vodka. 

Get the Recipe: Walnut-Crusted Apple Pie

Pomegranate juice delivers deep flavor, while the seeds on top double as a fruity bite and burst of color. 

Get the Recipe: Pomegranate-Orange Tart With Pistachio Shortbread Crust

This super simple recipe lets apples truly shine, all with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. 

Get the Recipe: Hasselback Apples

Gorgeous and sweet, this is a perfect end to your holiday meal. 

Get the Recipe: Apple Spice Bundt Cake With Cider Glaze