Fruit Dessert Recipes

Use this crisp topping when making Emeril's Apple and Cranberry Crisp.

Roasting halved papayaswith brown sugar and gingerdeepens the fruit's naturalsugars; a dash of cayenneand a squeeze of lime furtherenliven the dish.

To make this easy yet impressive-looking dessert, peel a whole pineapple, stud it with cloves, and roll it in brown sugar and pepper. Then, just bake it low and slow. Serve it à la mode with our caramel pan sauce and a sprinkle of flaky salt—tiki torches optional. For a royal treat and swoon-worthy presentation, leave the crown on the pineapple.

Cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon give these popsicles their tricolor flair. Puree the fruit with lime juice and condensed milk (or go vegan with a coconut version), then layer into molds and freeze.

A cross between pie and a fruit crisp, this dramatic dessert is made with just six common ingredients.

Irresistible desserts don't need a mile-long ingredient list or an elaborate prep -- and this tempting crisp proves it.

With a prep time that clocks in at just 10 minutes, this fruit-filled dessert is ideal for gatherings.

This recipe for baked rhubarb from Martha Stewart Living makes the perfect spring dessert.

Not unlike a coffeecake, this moist and fruit-filled summer dessert is perfect to serve at a gathering of friends.

This dessert—a red, white, and blue berry trifle—would be right at home at a Fourth of July barbecue. Strawberries can be substituted for raspberries.

Entry-level bakers, this one's for you. Essentially a batter-topped cobbler, it's assembled in one pan: Toss tart apples with lime juice and cinnamon, then cover them with a drop-biscuit batter and a sprinkle of fresh raspberries. Finish with a fine veneer of sugar drizzled with hot water, so it melts into a delicate shell; then pop it in the oven until the top is crisp and golden brown, and present it with pride—a foolproof, down-home finale for your feast.

Rolled oats add texture and richness to the sweet biscuit topping for this easy-to-make cobbler.

This dessert relies on the same browning and deglazing techniques used for savory dishes. Many fruits benefit from a quick saute, and their natural sugars -- brought to the surface as juices evaporate -- aid in the caramelization process. If you prefer not to use rum, you can substitute more pineapple juice.

This cool, creamy dessert is the perfect end to a summertime dinner.

Take a trip to the tropics for dessert with this delicious roasted pineapple recipe. This great recipe is courtesy of "The Martha Stewart Show" TV kitchen.

This peach-packed pie is a summer treat that will please any crowd. The crunchy crumble adds to the pie's mouthwatering texture.

Serve these peaches with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and your favorite shortbread cookie.

Plantains aren't meant for eating right out of the peel, but they are transformed into a gently sweet dessert when caramelized. If you can't find plantains, bananas are just as delicious.

Swirled strawberries, blueberries, and yogurt bring the red, white, and blue to these ice pops.

Roasted apples recall homemade applesauce but don't require a turn through a food mill.

Celebrate summer's bounty with this buttery crisp.

Fresh peaches and blueberries are baked beneath a fluffy layer of vanilla-cream biscuits. The tops are brushed with heavy cream and sprinkled with sanding sugar for a crispy-sweet crunch. When Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 301, she omitted the blueberries.

In Martha's grown-up take on the beloved ice cream flavor, ripe strawberries are pureed for the base, then macerated with vodka or tequila and folded in after churning.