7. Chocolate Rye Babka
More like a yeasted cake than a loaf of bread, babka can be incredibly sweet and rich. We tamed the sweetness in this chocolate rye babka recipe by minimizing the amount of sugar in the dough and contrasting it with bittersweet chocolate in the filling. Whole rye flour in the dough not only adds a subtle whole-grain element to the flavor, but also makes the dough easier to roll out and contributes to a moister finished loaf. For maximum chocolate flavor, we recommend including the optional espresso powder and cacao nibs in the filling.
8. Apple Crisp with Cranberries
Sticking to its food-waste mission, L.A. Kitchen created this dessert to work with almost any fruit you have on hand. We’ve done it here with pears and apples, but you can use berries or even tropical fruits instead. The addition of dried fruit adds a concentrated hit of flavor you won’t get from fresh alone.