Crisps and crumbles are desserts that are rich in flavor and in homespun charm. These sweet delights are easy to make, and you can actually use just about any fruit or fruit mixture you like to prepare these. Crisps and crumbles are similar to cobblers, except that they are not topped with a batter. Instead, to prepare these desserts, you use a relatively dry topping made of sugar, flour, spices, nuts, or oats. Take a peek at Martha Stewart’s apple crisp recipe and Jamie Oliver’s pear crumble with ginger.
Martha Stewart’s Apple Crisp
Lifestyle goddess Martha Stewart shares her recipe for Apple Crisp in her cooking website which has this to say about this dessert: “One of the definitive desserts of fall, apple crisp is easy and economical.” The people in her test kitchen recommend the use of Empire, Gala, or Braeburn apples for this recipe. [Read more…]


