{"id":245802,"date":"2025-09-28T03:00:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T03:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=245802"},"modified":"2025-08-18T18:58:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T18:58:10","slug":"recipes-for-a-novice-baker","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/245802\/recipes-for-a-novice-baker\/","title":{"rendered":"Recipes for a Novice Baker"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Instead of picking up a dessert at the grocery store next time you&#8217;re asked to bring something, try baking something yourself. These recipes for a novice baker are simple and foolproof. They&#8217;ll have you looking like a baking pro. <\/p>\n<p>Featuring desserts like sour cream pound cake, pumpkin spice filled cupcakes, Texas sheet cake, fall apple tart, chocolate chip blondies, and more, these dessert recipes don&#8217;t require any special equipment or fancy techniques. They&#8217;re the perfect recipes for a non-baker looking to bake.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6204430621868032 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/pie\/fall-apple-tart.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/TdBTz81O8AC9a5b9PRxCjGJTpsrDfzlD_jbf36PZ0sjDVbZ9VpNoZX5eo5VE10o117_ptTcF9Wd90PRi6Mrw7crX8qwuC2srjG7wQOx9VD_Ve_j7bv9U\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">ERICA GREER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LAKE ORION, MI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/mTQ5Xn458uwLBWvgYNbhmy_C_uBhe49NysBBOBgUL5SFETJbd_zhe505YBsDB2XrpmZ_6kbHHrc6QZkJeV9R9N1v0ospUFeDqqD4uRpm=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/pie\/fall-apple-tart.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fall Apple Tart<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;So simple and tasty, it&#8217;s a favorite now.&#8221; &#8211; Erica<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/sour-cream-pound-cake-9.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/x0r8DR7FSC3euJ3gR_iywurUTppJGJ5TKlXX6OTCiC7-AspX8FotTWYpN_1ovzKxT-vKbSGIAs1Ls8FxK_y8nfB6e7w3mtfZx_qe14evZNcxPEX2m_E\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LISA MEEHAN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">WAYNESBORO, VA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/DalJPNEsHWVWv86ALT9CngG58pqEs78g2ODXYGwsgamtP1ty-MX1Kt_d1LyVi6tTS631eUGkYkdLB0EU6s7nURNNOipMjvLDjZE9Bmv8=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/sour-cream-pound-cake-9.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sour Cream Pound Cake<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;The combination of the three flavorings is delicious. For years, I never shared this recipe with anyone because it was my signature dish for potlucks, funerals, parties, etc.&#8221; &#8211; Lisa<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cookies\/melt-in-your-mouth-toffee-pecan-cookies-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/xk06i1creRt1PiqATR0zZxVb_ESOxxRfD3O7mLn1OD-vTiZwFXvK7G2TIjXv_-u0RyNmboiMMgc4aHLvHUbUhZfcG8cQfNfYOaoO6fZSUiiflUjEnup0xw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JOYCE NEWMAN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">POLLOCK PINES, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/UIfHGEOrdWxrPYh6PIskYfHKr7olMvlqewcuOvc3fyFrBtKuLbbt3-UEbUMmdQmcl-kSTXgpN70oFhJ2PpFpm7e07lxg0UZOoF_ibAM=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cookies\/melt-in-your-mouth-toffee-pecan-cookies-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Melt In Your Mouth Toffee Pecan Cookies<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;These cookies are so easy to make and so melt-in-your-mouth yummy!&#8221; &#8211; Joyce<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/dessert-cake\/pumpkin-apple-cinnamon-carmel-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/fjhG1eKMC7GeQJUg3cfBdHD1Ns6au5weQcgKhSHc_O_vjwR0iPeZbKFayS8zOq9Ng6WDmMbvHg0ou7rBNokEZqid3VVTwjz_m4BNcVT7JEFc6i9-cpxx\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">SHARON WHITLEY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">HOUSTON, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/uZNKmzmtkZcKo5R3wSZpGFbSyx5k3R82k9bpE5WFAJbTXihhHC05H1KxKM7gC49DpZMKFcD-_Cprnlo4iwWQ0l9rkKoN2X9h-Be989E=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/dessert-cake\/pumpkin-apple-cinnamon-carmel-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pumpkin Apple Cinnamon Caramel Cake<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I had an idea for some things in the pantry and made this cake last night. We loved it and hope that you will too.&#8221; &#8211; Sharon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/texas-sheet-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/gGemozQeJbEpA_vJIvFJfO-bNrs0jzrN3Bx_UwFQRQHp5F3KcMnQat-35dt8LRTgHoBML8AGCDuHBo94ZiJRiDbPw12Jjc3DzvxDvQStcrPNmwY6TSw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">VANESSA GREGG<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LEAVENWORTH, KS<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/q79i7yAEyjUf7hBx9WTo5WB1vWpyFQ4FGoGFuaNbxRm3PlnuEogqE1fyT_DRSDmijR9rAMQMQbwG62HM8rCD-xeyEmBWHb4x67yjmQ=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/texas-sheet-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas Sheet Cake<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Easy to make and always a family favorite!&#8221; &#8211; Vanessa<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/pumpkin-spice-filled-cupcakes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/WWee10cUtxySDU9voWfdjNx6N9Y9npLwBnIz4IKRgh6PlJVYaZepTOlUUddr7qL5ZF5zoTyb8dZYg4SF6qLpZxDKfYfkvO0SZUVZ82Xqca8nmpn_UunQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">PATRICIA KUTCHINS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LAKE ZURICH, IL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/SRSSQmEcmMg1BaYMUC5K7ZQbyXmwiRCXCNAVkXvzxw40PVKNntsL8_vKmL8-9UD-UhqOQ1-tw55Sq_CpUjEoN2OqbSdiyZLQupmOjBc=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/pumpkin-spice-filled-cupcakes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pumpkin Spice Filled Cupcakes<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;These are light and refreshing. Perfect for a crisp autumn day!&#8221; &#8211; Patricia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/easy-sweet-potato-cobbler\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/zI9pBzTy9WrwtzczmGSQfEP8dCoxwpOQdG_pcsSc_Oj2dxyWRLm5-VO7cBsO9YXk9PqT8_P4BFPc5O5Zjwym0xNOwTbDKF8tN3n90TwQDTs0mh7I5sA\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ADrOTxRjcmqfedLJqk3fj42ltYdwTFC9pwYdoZHFGJO4vvqly7uOP0z_XTaoFcdXMvEP3vZWObo6DckQ7HcXwufkkh5kARCup3wmGbo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/easy-sweet-potato-cobbler\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Sweet Potato Cobbler<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;A classic Southern dish full of tender sweet potatoes and held in with a cinnamon sugary crust.&#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/dessert-cake\/dark-chocolate-buttermilk-pound-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/0tB0CtigDKPyd6vbHiPwaJPKFgZJOAmC_2Y5bYtCgjncT1zeLOjW9Anj_ySnLH__SLw93Jy4ZVD_f_3Tf2bBuTbf3m4pdoZoJl4jfYMXSmXjaLYZNMKi\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LORA DIGS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/iWj3LVByORLSDe1QoPyKqm-ZfS1k2WPUW9mfwP_Iy8aF1Txw3g5btZt1cN8i5wvTm6pCZ1tb-2HxzYre3AM4SnOd8W_uGmLQiLTSXg=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/dessert-cake\/dark-chocolate-buttermilk-pound-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dark Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cake<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I had some buttermilk I had to use as well as an open bag of dark chocolate Dove chocolates. I made this cake and will slice it up for hubby to bring to work tomorrow. After dinner, we had a slice for dessert. We had to make sure it was good&#8230; and it was delish.&#8221; &#8211; Lora<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/other-dessert\/easy-chocolate-chip-blondies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/rEpocamNm9EAxzpPpQkr8SKeSR5G-1flRI_vBVyH8NSrMDSy93_KfpYOF-35MMMSV_hTR1u-pYciaZwDrAyl-NpdeED0DAzGj4ejVrnDfTHew5WWIxP4\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MARGARET FISHER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BREVARD, NC<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/1AmXFL4EokGay3G9dgKppEdk8nXRgVEwoP0MZSFA-0culPCj2LouPXQtETIYq57q9CL6v05PdE6XtQezj6NW6qC3YhAFF9X4U4o822A=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/other-dessert\/easy-chocolate-chip-blondies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Chocolate Chip Blondies<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;The blondies are cake-like rather than fudge-like, but that&#8217;s how I personally like them.&#8221; &#8211; Margaret<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cookies\/teacakes-grandma-style.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/9BF5huDuMS-T_xQywfN5qHA8L4HB7nFLJ5fOnEoLwOoF6KvrAvG0lbNwEqR9zJGvwRuDTA_aUVgV0N5E14yxtjjLvHHf3GwCdxWXFoxI8PFBRkAeFLGu_Q\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JEAN BECK<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">HOSCHTON, GA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/wkpOC6s-GGQl_Ssyd9x9zghqjiN2hrWk2p-0qqMAT0vJ0_wE-U8r7H9aaZVQgs3LuGHhwvp42p8bWKOPLjFntXfdhXdIuaWLXo2C6OX3=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cookies\/teacakes-grandma-style.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tea Cakes, Grandma Style<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;These are light and soft cookies that are not overly sweet.&#8221; &#8211; Jean<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/mennonite-funny-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/TdkX0ARGtvGu7TEcKiArq2Kicrz6eFlIfyIQAEPhL_EkWOnIBQi5Nepnf4zLqmJ9fZlWZ8U3UA_3lgBKSLG9zOTf4_ijea0btxeAjgn874IN-FkFcJI3Mw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MIKEKEY *<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SEATTLE, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/BX86-JUpksCUeQqKUQ5SgOolc-VfJn7zxwjfRf-hIru06-t2QM7UQ9NGPOrV17jzkfqU81qUcBAxKD-shbKsaIc9N43_PApJExYsjrBI=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/mennonite-funny-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mennonite Funny Cake<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This funny cake is a cake\/pie combination. The chocolate layer will sink to the bottom giving the cake a gooey layer. A Mennonite favorite!&#8221; &#8211; Mikekey<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cookies\/banana-oatmeal-cookies-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/o_tIxnJKhO68Ezyad6-lE5Wf9bdHSGoQ95JQgACBURGeXCc_S80ky9ocaYe4h1vk8Ga-qT7zuLhaDL7zEaUj1i5d6PmdI5uQjKLkF40-m6h-abVcKws=w500\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">KARLA EVERETT<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">GREENACRES, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/K5C-leZ7jmrd-3W7t_Csa0ERzYodt86af-LSig0zn0Jq5Ir0OR4BST6XEJ6hDkMzbcBcXBBftd-fmb5eT_kc9La3wbWULDOAv4dN1tui=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cookies\/banana-oatmeal-cookies-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Banana Oatmeal Cookies<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;These are very good cookies. I&#8217;ve been making these for years.&#8221; &#8211; Karla<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/fruit-dessert\/caramel-apple-turnovers-with-mascarpone.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/rqdbgAC0HecE3Cd1Vg2NccUy0jvMxS8oEyw8iVggpMq-t3l9AGok7GpBgg9pD02ik611MhMgVmxfOZCtZIRmk5AEWBXNRwyhWgOJHAsYlHyyeIkjE8JyHg\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MAGGIE MAY SCHILL<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">JACKSONVILLE, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/LK0m9okLkG9oVr6WVYD_x3UoGmMSCtRgaVbvTnmTn1ZW0N7sJqQKFBTMG1lu7oByRuV0KtF011ThAnXTXjRZStviYA9yIHB4zuwYQg0=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/fruit-dessert\/caramel-apple-turnovers-with-mascarpone.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caramel Apple Turnovers With Mascarpone<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;What to do when you have a bunch of leftover puff pastry and more apples than you can eat? 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