11 Rosh Hashanah Desserts for the Sweetest Start to the New Year

The main course is certainly important, but dessert is arguably the central part of the Rosh Hashanah meal. This is a time to break out the sugar—sweet foods are a must for the holiday, symbolizing a sweet year to come. Apple slices and honey may be the most traditional symbols of prosperity, but we figure adding an extra dessert or two to the mix must mean extra good luck, right? Below, we’ve got all the recipes you need to finish off your Rosh Hashanah dinner right, including classic honey cake, rugelach, and even a saffron-orange ice cream.