Cobblers, Crisps & Crumbles

Staff Picks

Apple Crisp

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One of the definitive desserts of fall, apple crisp is easy and economical. Under the simple butter-sugar-flour-and-oat topping is the apple filling scented with cinnamon. Our test kitchen says baking apples, like Rome or Cortland, are the best varieties to use for apple crisp, but Empire, Gala, or Braeburn apples are also good in this recipe. Experiment with different types of apples and see which you prefer. Let the crisp cool for a few minutes before serving with a scoop of ice cream on top.

Peach Crumble

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Peaches shine in this classic and easy summer dessert. A relative to crisps and cobblers, the simple crumble topping is made with just butter, light brown sugar, and flour. The recipe is versatile; substitute peaches for nectarines, or even a berry-peach blend.

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.

Blueberry Crisp

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Three pints of fresh blueberries go into this juicy, lightly sweetened fruit crisp. Use oats, chopped nuts, or some of each to add texture and crunch to the sweet, buttery topping. And be sure to serve this delightful summer dessert with scoops of vanilla ice cream or dollops of whipped cream.

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.

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-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.

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.

Crisp Topping

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

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.

Cranberry-Pear Crisp

Fresh cranberries are available from October through December. Ripe berries are deep red and very firm. Before using them, rinse in a bowl of cold water; discard any unripe ones that float to the top.

Emeril's Apple and Cranberry Crisp

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This quick and easy crisp comes together in no time. A spoonful of whipped cream or ice cream on top wouldn't hurt.

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.

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.

Apple Cobbler

Peach Crumble Pie

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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.

All Cobblers, Crisps & Crumbles

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.

Butternut-Squash Crumble

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Crumbles aren't always sweet: This savory version makes the most of winter squash and fresh herbs.

Lucinda's Apple Crisp

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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).

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.

Pecan-Oat Crumble

Use this recipe to make our Caramel Apple Sundae.

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.

Easy Pear-and-Berry Crisp

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

Peach Cobblers

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

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.

Meme's Blackberry Cobbler

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

Peach-and-Raspberry Oat Cobbler

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

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.

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.

Quinoa Apple-Pear Crumble

Quinoa flour ups the good-for-you factor in the topping of this fall party-ready crumble. For extra punch, serve with cinnamon ice cream, or vanilla ice cream sprinkled with cinnamon.

Blackberry Crisp

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Celebrate summer's bounty with this buttery crisp.

Pear and Cranberry Crisp

A cool scoop of vanilla ice cream is the perfect accompaniment to this sweet crisp.

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.

Cherry Cobbler

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Celebrate summer's bounty with this classic American dessert.

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.

Pretzel Crumbles

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

Cherry Tomato Crisp

This crisp is a tasty change from a typical tomato salad.

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.

Apple Crumb Crostata

In this recipe, Granny Smith apples are folded into a crostata and finished with a buttery crumb topping, turning an apple pie into apple crumb crostata.

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.

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