From simple cobblers and crisps to tarts and crostatas these popular rustic fruit dessert recipes make the most of seasonal berries and stone fruits.
As a long time berry farmer I guarantee I have triple-tested these recipes (at least triple-tested!)
I’ve been on a real fruit-with-dough bender lately, working my way through all the old fashioned dishes in an attempt to distinguish cobblers from crisps from crumbles from buckles, from pandowdys. This recipe is for the buckle, which is generally made with berries folded in cake batter before baking with some crumb topping. All of …
This recipe uses fresh peaches and frozen blueberries, but the fruit is very interchangeable. The biscuits are light cream biscuits that don’t call for the buttermilk that cooks never seem to have on hand. You can, of course substitute the cream with either buttermilk or a mixture of greek yogurt and skim milk. No eggs …
As a blueberry farmer since 2001, I have tested a lot of recipes using fresh and frozen blueberries. This skillet cake is one I always make for guests to the farm. It is the perfect balance between a sweeter blueberry cobbler and a savory cornbread. Made in a cast iron skillet it is an easy, …
This buttery galette dough makes a free-form tart that is not only easy but is crisp and flaky and can be made ahead by several days without drying out. The filling is the popular New England combination of apples and cheddar cheese, along with aromatic Fall spices. A beautiful addition to your Thanksgiving table! Jump …
Quick Summary: Traditional strawberry shortcake uses biscuits, not sponge cake. These cream biscuits are made with heavy cream instead of butter or buttermilk, making them simple and foolproof. Macerate fresh strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, and optional basil. Layer biscuits with strawberries and vanilla whipped cream. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 30 min | Serves: …
Quick Summary: An easy sheet cake with cornmeal for texture, made with olive oil instead of butter for a moist crumb. Topped with macerated strawberries and rhubarb. Perfect for summer gatherings and potlucks. Includes tips on cornmeal types and substituting oil for butter in baking. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 45 min | Serves: 24 …
This easy poke cake is made with a boxed cake mix, fresh blueberries and blackberries simmered into a compote, and topped with vanilla or lemon flavored whipped cream. No jello filling like the old fashioned poke cakes, but also no need to make the cake part from scratch. Easy, light and features the fresh berries …
Growing up in Oregon, blackberries were abundant and this was my favorite thing to make with them. Blackberries were tricky to grow In Minnesota so I avoided them for a long time. Happy to say I now have a thriving blackberry patch. Whether it is the variety (Black Satin) or climate change, I can’t say, …
There are tons of brownies recipes, many of them excellent, so how do you choose? These brownies are special because they have a burst of raspberry flavor throughout the brownie, and there is no better sweet pairing in my opinion than chocolate and raspberry. The cream cheese addition means these brownies are soft and creamy …
An heirloom tomato crostata (aka galette) is a beautiful, savory way to enjoy the best days of Summer tomatoes. The crust is an easy biscuit dough, but if you want truly quick and easy, pick up some store-bought pastry dough. Just be sure and use the tastiest, freshest tomatoes available, heirloom tomatoes if possible. Top …
Low carb cherry clafoutis is a dessert that fits into a low carb lifestyle and can occasionally work with a keto or slow carb diet
As your body adjusts to low carb eating, many baked goods become too sugary sweet for your adapted tastebuds. That’s not to say the sweet tooth disappears…just changes a bit. These low carb sweets are adapted to low carb baking. Yes, they still have calories, but total deprivation is really not part of a low …
This is a wonderful quick bread recipe to make when you want a bread high in protein, but low in sugar and without gluten. Just know that it is a little crumbly and it is not very sweet, so if you are expecting the typical sweetness of zucchini bread you’ll be a bit surprised. Jump …
Detailed instructions for making a successful classic German Chocolate Cake via David Lebovitz
Red Velvet Crinkle cookies are a homemade treat that stays fresh for weeks and ships well without falling apart. That makes them perfect as a gift for family and friends to send in a care package or stash in the cookie jar for holiday visitors! Jump to: RECIPE This post may contain affiliate links, and …