Baking Tips

Instead of sending your peels to the trash, there may be a way to repurpose them – no composting necessary.

Which apples are best for baking? With the large variety available in the U.S., it can be difficult to decide. Here are our top apple picks for baking.

Here’s how to keep the sweetness in your favorite treats, without consuming a whole lot of sugar.

You might not be a professional baker, but there’s no reason to live with sunken, cracked or just plain messy cakes. Hone your baking skills so you can avoid these all-too-common mistakes.

It’s time to stop ruining your chocolate chip cookies and start perfecting them.

Falling apart muffins, over-browned cookies, rock-hard crusts, scones as sandy and dry as the Sahara? We've got tips and tricks that’ll fix your biggest baking woes.

Tired of burning cookies and wondering why your cakes and loaves never turn out quite right? You’re probably using the wrong kind of baking pan. Find out when you should be using metal versus glass pans – and why it matters.

Here’s a little-known kitchen tip: Where you put your food inside your oven affects how it cooks (and tastes). Find out if you’re placing casseroles, cookies and pizzas on the right rack or if you need to revamp your oven interior.