That said, incorporating fruit into baked dishes or desserts is a fantastic way to increase fruit intake, especially for those who may not enjoy it raw.

After the grand desserts and layered flavors of the holidays, the simplicity of my little Sugar Muffins is what I crave.

Much of the company’s allure is that it managed to transform a humble dessert into a saccharine spectacle.

We’ve all said it, even if we regret it: “There’s always room for dessert.”

And while visitors have always been attracted to Cartmel for its 800-year-old priory, its racecourse and its famous dessert, people living here have seen a shift from seasonal influx to year-round flow.