Cobblers, Crisps & Crumbles

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Apple Crisp

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.

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.

Peach Crumble

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

Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

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

Blueberry Crumble

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.

Blueberry Crisp

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

Rhubarb Crisp

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

Strawberry Cobbler

The filling for these berry cobblers is made with basic ingredients like fresh strawberries, cornstarch for thickness, sugar for sweetness, and a touch of lemon juice. It's transferred to a baking dish and topped with flaky biscuits for the ultimate summer dessert. It's a tart twist on the southern classic.

Apple Crumble

With the crisp autumn air comes an opportunity to use freshly-picked apples in everything from salads to pies. If you aren't sure where to start with your bushel, try this classic crumble. Easy enough to throw together on a whim, it contains all of the warm flavors of fall in every bite.

Crumble Topping

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

Peach-and-Raspberry Oat Cobbler

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

Cardamom-Scented Peach-Apricot Cobblers

These single servings of peach cobbler have some exciting surprises under their drop-biscuit tops: cardamom and allspice. While the spices work to perfume each and every bite, sliced apricots bring a touch of acidity which helps to make every bite more delicious than the last.

Inspiration and Ideas

30 Fruity Cobbler, Crumble, Crisp, and Buckle Recipes

Crisp Topping

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

Apple Cobbler

Pear Crisp

Raspberry-Almond Crisp

Plum Oatmeal Crisp

Best Berry Cobbler

This cobbler is topped with simple biscuit dough that lets the berries shine. Use blackberries or raspberries; a dash of cinnamon rounds out their flavor. Martha made this recipe on episode 704 of Martha Bakes.

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Vegan Blueberry Crisp

Toasted almonds add an extra crunch to the oat topping in this easy vegan dessert. Chock-full of fresh blueberries, it's ideal for summer entertaining.

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.

Peach Cobbler

Peach Cobblers

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

Blackberry Crisp

Celebrate summer's bounty with this buttery crisp.

Peach-Blueberry Cobbler

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.

Southern-Style Individual Peach Cobblers

For a ten-inch cake, melt two teaspoons butter in the skillet before adding batter; bake for thirty-five minutes.

Easy Pear-and-Berry Crisp

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

Cast-Iron Huckleberry Cobbler

Cornmeal gives this rustic cobbler a satisfying texture. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream -- both pair nicely with the sweet-tart huckleberries.

Meme's Blackberry Cobbler

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

Blueberry Cobbler

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

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.

Cherry Cobbler

Celebrate summer's bounty with this classic American dessert.

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.

Apricot Cobbler

A cup of strawberries adds intrigue to this party-ready summer cobbler, but feel free to use all apricots and let the stone fruit shine on its own.

Apricot-Almond Cobbler

A cobbler is a fruit dessert with a thick top layer of crust. In this version of the classic, spiced apricot wedges are arranged atop a toasted-almond batter. Baking puffs up the cake, so only bits of fruit peek through.

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.

Pretzel Crumbles

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

Apple-Cranberry Crumble

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.

Gooseberry-Raspberry Crumbles

The combination of gooseberries and raspberries in these individual crumbles strikes just the right balance between tart and sweet. A hint of spicy nutmeg adds depth of flavor to the easy-to-assemble topping.

Martha's Blueberry Crisp

You only need five ingredients for this super-simple crisp: blueberries (yes, you can use frozen!) for the filling, and butter, flour, sugar, and cinnamon for the crumb topping.

Biscuit-and-Strawberry Jam Cobbler

Homemade strawberry jam is topped with sugar-encrusted cream biscuits in this peak-summer dessert.

Lucinda's Apple Crisp

To create a good texture for the apple crisp, the general rule of thumb is three parts fruit to one part topping. You can also swap out the apples for pears, nectarines, or peaches.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Sour-Cherry Pistachio Crisp

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.

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