Cobblers, Crisps & Crumbles

Staff Picks

Blueberry Crisp

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This blueberry crisp has a loose and juicy filling. If you prefer something thicker, add an extra teaspoon of cornstarch.

Peach Crumble

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For an even sweeter summer, take advantage of the season's perfectly ripe peaches.

Apple Crisp

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One of the definitive desserts of fall, apple crisp is easy and economical. Test kitchen tip: Empire, Gala, or Braeburn apples are especially good in this recipe.

Rhubarb Crisp

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Rhubarb is a vegetable, though the stalks are typically used in jams and desserts; its tart flavor makes it the perfect companion for strawberries.

Rhubarb Raspberry Crisp

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Rhubarb is delicious paired with sweet fruits such as raspberries -- or strawberries or peaches -- to temper its tartness.

Peach-Pie Crumble Bars

Like a peach pie but easier to share and transport! These bars with a press-in shortbread crust are just the thing for a summer potluck or picnic.

Blueberry lovers, rejoice! The filling for this easy crumble calls for a whopping two pounds of fresh blueberries. Served in bowls with scoops of vanilla ice cream, it's the ultimate summer dessert. If you're making it out of season, feel free to use frozen blueberries.

Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

Strawberries and rhubarb are summer's best friends -- cook them up together in this quintessential dessert.

Raspberry Cobbler

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Berry fine, indeed: The jammy, intensely fruity base of this raspberry cobbler -- which packs in five whole cups of berries -- is balanced by a light, sweet biscuit topping.

Mini Pear-and-Cranberry Amaretti Crisps

Sliced almonds and store-bought amaretti—cookies made from almond flour and egg whites—double the nutty flavor of these crisps, which each serve one or two people. Silky pears bring the sweetness, and cranberries keep things interesting with their mouth-puckering punch. A scoop of vanilla ice cream melting into the crags is, of course, a welcome addition.

Crumble Topping

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Use this sweet, buttery crumble topping on Rhubarb Pie or any other fruit pie in place of a top crust.

Apple Crumble

Put your freshly-picked autumn apples to use by making this classic crumble. Easy enough to throw together on a whim, it contains all of the warm flavors of fall in every bite.

Inspiration and Ideas

30 Fruity Cobbler, Crumble, Crisp, and Buckle Recipes

Pick up a pint of plump berries or a basket of perfectly ripened peaches and let these easy recipes inspire you to create delicious fruit-filled desserts.

Rhubarb-Apple-Almond Cobbler

This rhubarb and apple cobbler is perfect for kids to make on Mother's Day: The steps are few and easy to follow, and it is attractive yet requires no real decorating—you just drop the dough over the top, brush on heavy cream, add sliced almonds, and bake.

Crisp Topping

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Strawberry Cobbler

Pretzel Crumbles

Create individual apple crumbles using pretzels from the market. Top halved apples with a mixture that includes crushed pretzels.

All Cobblers, Crisps & Crumbles

Plum Oatmeal Crisp

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

Meme's Blackberry Cobbler

This delicious cobbler recipe is courtesy of Virginia Willis and can be found in her cookbook, "Bon Appetit, Y'all."

Vegan Apple Oat Crisp

Coconut oil stands in for butter to make a vegan version of a classic, comforting apple crisp laced with cinnamon and tart dried cherries.

Pear Crisp

Choose Bosc pears that are ripe but still a little firm for the filling of this oat-almond crisp -- they'll stand up well to baking.

Peach Cobblers

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Inspired by the traditional Southern dessert, these individual cobblers will be a hit at your next gathering.

Blueberry Cobbler

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Rich, lightly sweetened cream biscuits top a luscious filling of fresh blueberries in one of Martha's favorite desserts. The filling is made with fresh berries, cornstarch, lemon juice, and a hint of cinnamon for a summer dessert bursting with flavor.

Cranberry Cobbler

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Take advantage of fresh cranberries while they're plentiful. This homey creation takes just minutes to make and would be a festive treat throughout the holiday season.

Peach-Blueberry Cobbler

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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.

Raspberry-Almond Crisp

Nuts and yogurt lend healthy protein to this salty-sweet, gluten-free dessert that pulls its inspiration from crunchy granola. Each serving contains a cup of raspberries, which equals a third of the daily requirement for vitamin C.

Apple Cobbler

Brown butter and vanilla bean add complexity to the apple filling in this rich cobbler.

Peach Cobbler

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Apple Oat Crisp

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Ground oats replace flour in this easy delicious dessert. Use gluten-free oats to make it suitable for those with celiac.

Apple-Blueberry Crisp

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Underneath the spiced oat topping of this crisp is a double-fruit filling: tender apples and sweet-tart blueberries.

Rhubarb-Berry Crumbles

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A crumble is the British name for a blend of berries or other fruit with a textured sugary topping, often with oats; the result is all but synonymous with a crisp. Our individual servings include rhubarb, strawberries, and raspberries nestled under an oatless blend of butter, brown sugar, flour, salt, and grated orange zest.

Cherry Cobbler

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Celebrate summer's bounty with this classic American dessert.

Individual Rhubarb Crisps

Look for rhubarb stalks that are firm and crisp, as brightly hued as you can find, and blemish free. Rhubarb is often sold with leaves intact because this helps prolong freshness, but only the stalks of rhubarb are edible. This crisp can be prepared either in six 8-ounce ramekins for individual serving, or in a 2 1/2-quart shallow casserole.

Blackberry Crisp

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Celebrate summer's bounty with this buttery crisp.

Easy Pear-and-Berry Crisp

This mouthwatering fruit crisp is lower in fat and calories, but not in flavor.

Sour-Cherry Pistachio Crisp

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CRISP \'krisp\ a baked concoction of sweetened fruit with a crumbly topping. Ours has more than a pound and a half of pitted sour cherries. Some debate whether the topping should include oats. Ours does, plus pistachios and the traditional brown sugar, butter, and flour. There's no disputing the results: tangy, sugary fruit and lots of crunch.

Apple-Cranberry Crumble

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Honeycrisp apples have a firm texture that holds up well during baking; Macoun, Empire, or Fuji are other good choices. Fresh (or frozen) cranberries contribute flavor as well as some juice; do not substitute dried cranberries. A mini-chopper makes quick work of chopping the cranberries.

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