Cookbook author and baking authority Abby Dodge created this recipe exclusively for Epicurious. “The flavor of this dessert relies on the apples, as they can range from sweet to tart and everything in between,” says Dodge. She recommends using a combination of McIntosh and Golden Delicious apples. The McIntosh variety is sweet and juicy, and … Read more
The best apple crumble recipe starts with choosing the right apples, so consider your fruit wisely. Baking apples “can range from sweet to tart to everything in between,” says cookbook author (and expert baker) Abby Dodge, who developed this recipe for Epicurious. Dodge recommends a combination of McIntosh and Golden Delicious. McIntosh apples are sweet, … Read more
Sometimes summer fruit needs a landing spot, a gentle cushion of cake or crust when there’s just too much fruit, or it’s too ripe, or too raw to eat out of hand. This sturdy almond-polenta cake is the answer, the rubbly texture of the corn echoed in the delicate crunch of the figs. Using instant … Read more
Few dishes say “summer” like fresh peach pie. There’s a time and place for canned or frozen peaches, but this isn’t it. Here, the sweet, sunny flavors of juicy peaches take center stage. Ground cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg provide warmth; substitute other baking spices like ginger or allspice if you prefer. To peel ripe peaches, … Read more
Step 1 Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 350°. Gently toss together 2 lb. mixed stone fruit (such as peaches, nectarines, plums, and/or apricots), sliced ½” thick, zest and juice of 1 medium lemon, ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar, 2 Tbsp. cornstarch, 1 Tbsp. vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract, and … Read more
With its bold flavor and unmatched character, this apple pie with cheese-laced crust can make even the staunchest à la mode fan melt. Sharp cheddar cheese provides a salty undertone to the buttery pie crust that complements the sweetness of apple pie filling in a way that vanilla ice cream never could. For the filling, … Read more
There are as many styles of cobbler as there are cooks: ones topped with pie crust or biscuits, others dotted with floury dumplings. This old-fashioned blackberry cobbler recipe takes an easier route. To make it, you melt a stick of butter in a cast-iron skillet, pour a quick batter into the hot pan, and then … Read more
With sweet fruit encased in a chocolate shell, plus all the toppings your heart desires, chocolate-covered bananas are a sweet treat you can prep ahead to please folks of any age. Start with just-ripe bananas, which are pleasingly sweet but able to maintain their structural integrity better than ones covered in brown spots. (Save those … Read more
My requirements for a summer dessert are (A) that fruit feature prominently and (B) that it mostly serves as a vehicle for a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This easy blueberry cobbler recipe checks both boxes, with the added benefits of a very short ingredient list and super quick assembly (we’re talking 10 minutes prep … Read more
Strawberries Step 1 Gently mix 1 lb. fresh strawberries, hulled, cut into large pieces, zest and juice of ½ lemon, 2 Tbsp. sugar, and ¼ tsp. Diamond Crystal or Morton kosher salt in a medium bowl to combine. Let sit at room temperature at least 1 hour. Do Ahead: Strawberries can be macerated 4 hours … Read more