Fruit Desserts

When it comes to French apple tart, there are few things more tempting than a perfectly baked crust filled with sweet and juicy apples.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with eggs, butter, baking powder, sugar, salt, flour, strawberries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

These Vietnamese banana slices are batter-fried for a crispy exterior and finished off in a flaming pan of rum. Is it even necessary to mention they're amazing with a scoop of...

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Candied citrus peels make a stunning garnish for cakes and other pastries, but they're not just for show. They're delicious in their own right, especially when you give...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with salt, milk, brown sugar, butter, blackberries, margarine or butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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The name blancmange comes from old French and means "whitedish". It's a gelatin-based dessert that can be made with fruit mixed in or served on top.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

A more redeeming take on apple pie. If what you really crave is pie a la mode, a big dollop of greek yogurt on top keeps the healthy trend going while still delivering your creamy...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This family-favorite dessert is incredibly delicious and perfectly sweet, with just the right amount of tartness from the rhubarb. Jello makes sure the filling is...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

It's tough to go wrong with fresh peaches. Brown sugar and granola add sweetness and crunch, but the warm peaches steal the show. A little vanilla ice cream definitely wouldn't...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This peach tart stands out with its creamy filling and fresh peach topping, nestled in a buttery crust. It is perfect for home bakers seeking to impress without too much effort.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with pie crust, kumquats, sweetened condensed milk, cool whip, lemon juice


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with whipped cream or ice cream, egg whites, vinegar, vanilla extract, sugar, strawberries or raspberries

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with kumquats, salt, margarine, brown sugar, eggs, oatmeal, white chocolate chips, flour, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

These sugar-coated cranberries are a tasty snack, or make a pretty holiday garnish. They are simply made with cranberries, sugar, and water.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

You'll be "jubilant" from this tangy cranberry jubilee. A simple warm sauce of cranberries, sugar and a splash of brandy poured over vanilla ice cream makes a phenomenal...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Huckleberry cornbread is a sweet and tangy twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for breakfast or as a unique side dish for dinner.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with sugar, whole cloves, oranges, dry red wine, white wine vinegar, cinnamon sticks

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with clementine, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, plain yogurt, butter, clementine peel, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with arrowroot flour, flour, old fashioned oats, almonds, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, grated nutmeg, sea salt, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Need an easy apple dessert? Just a few ingredients and 20 minutes in the oven yields a home-style cobbler everyone will love.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

The absolute easiest, hands-off apple cobbler. You just need three ingredients, a couple hours in the crockpot, and the all-important ice cream on top.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Brown Betty: a stubby and sweet baked dish made with diced apples, nuts, and a buttery breadcrumb topping that's ready in about 40 minutes.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A pecan crust is covered with a sweet cream cheese layer that is softly contrasted with a tart cherry pie filling topping.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with apples, sugar, lemon juice, flour, cinnamon, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Packaged applesauce is usually packed with high fructose corn syrup, but this homemade version is plenty flavorful without all the added sugar.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with baking powder, salt, egg, butter, pears, lemon juice, sugar, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

If you want to take a trip to Georgia on the cheap, just close your eyes and have a bite of peach strudel.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Caramelized cinnamon-sugar banana slices make a decadent topping for pancakes, desserts, and even some savory dishes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This Filipino plantain treat is a symphony of textures and flavors. The creamy filling contrasts with the crispy fried wrappers, and the sweetness plays alongside the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Dust off that trusty crock pot of yours because we're going to semi-skillfully throw some apples and crumbs together for dessert. It's all about liberating flavors with...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Craving a sweet escape? This blueberry delight is a great no-bake option that brings creamy layers of pudding, fruity blueberries, and sweet graham crackers.


Time:   30-60 minutes

Get the delicious flavor of bananas foster without the flambe! Bananas are slow cooked in a sweet rum sauce and then served over pound cake with a dollop of ice cream.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

Peach Slump is a delicious, homey dessert that's perfect for summer. Just be sure to have some ice cream on hand to top it off - after all, what's a peach slump without a dollop of vanilla...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Ever found yourself curious about loquats? This lovely little crumble turns those sweet, tangy fruits into a mouthwatering dessert that's bound to pique your interest.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with raspberries, pie crusts, cream cheese, strawberry pie glaze, powdered sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with berries, self rising flour, egg, sugar, butter, milk, vanilla

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Tart apples are mixed with sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon and then topped with your favorite granola cereal. Slow cook overnight and you...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

If you are looking for an elegant dessert that isn't a lot of work, then you should try this simple baked pear recipe.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with oranges, sugar, butter, cornstarch, water, lemon juice, orange rind, whipped cream, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with mint sprigs, strawberries, mango, sugar, heavy cream, almond extract


Time:   1-2 hours

If you've never had a dessert with strawberries and balsamic, it's going to change your world. The intense, fruity flavor of the vinegar is a...


Time:   under 30 minutes

A perfect blend of sweet and tart, combined with the nutty flavor of oatmeal. An easy dessert that is always a favorite.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Flour tortillas are spread with cream cheese and strawberry jam and filled with sliced fresh kiwi fruit.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, shortening, eggs, milk, sugar, quick-cooking tapioca, rhubarb, butter or margarine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with raspberries, heavy cream, sugar, Kirsch, nuts, cherries, raspberry sherbet


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with nutmeg, milk, biscuit baking mix, black raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with lemon juice, quick-cooking tapioca, pie pastry, frozen huckleberries, huckleberry juice, sugar, cornstarch

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with baking powder, flour, strawberries, orange juice, orange, butter, sour cream, sugar, sugar or honey

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with shortening, blueberries, semi sweet chocolate chips

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with egg, milk, salt, fresh pears, sugar, butter, flour, baking powder, cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with plain gelatin, plain sweet biscuit crumbs, butter, cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, gelatin, lemon juice, water, cream, boysenberries in syrup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with water, frozen puff pastry sheet, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, strawberries, blackberries, fruit preserves, raspberries

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Cherries jubilee made with flambeed brandy over rich, vanilla ice cream is a serious showstopper of a dessert.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with apricot preserves, cinnamon stick, pears, apple juice, vanilla extract, butter

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with gooseberries, pecans, cheddar cheese, lime gelatin powder, lemon gelatin powder, sugar, water, vinegar, celery


Time:   1-2 hours

This blackberry dessert with a cinnamon oat crumb topping can stand on its own, or pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with mint, blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, egg yolks, marsala wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with heavy cream, vanilla bean, rhubarb, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes