Fruit Crisps, Cobblers & Pavlova

Stone fruit bubbling under a buttery crumble, tender berries peeking through a golden, crispy topping, a pavlova so light it practically floats off the plate. This is the collection for when you want a dessert that feels rustic and impressive at the same time.

These are the recipes built around whatever fruit is at its absolute peak. The technique is simple, but the payoff is enormous, and once you understand how a crisp topping works (fat, flour, sugar, and heat) you can make one out of almost any fruit that comes your way.

My Butterscotch Apple Crisp is the one I make every single fall without apology. My Spiced Pear Cobbler is the recipe that convinced me pears deserved far more credit than they get. And my Crunchy Chewy Pavlova is the showstopper that looks like it took all day and actually takes about as long as it takes the oven to preheat.