A buckle is a great dessert to bake when you want to take advantage of a kitchen full of ripe, seasonal fruit. And this Peach and Raspberry Buckle is no exception! The simple dessert is loaded with sweet-tart raspberries that are a nice counterpoint to honey-sweet peaches, and they give each slice …
Cranberry orange bread has long been a holiday tradition in my family, and in fact was one of the earlier recipes I shared on this site – about 16 years ago! Zesty orange and bright cranberries are a natural pairing. These Cranberry Orange Cake Bars take those classic flavors and …
You can never make fruit cobbler too often during the spring and summer, when wonderful fruits of all shapes and sizes are in season. I’ll make cobblers with any kind of fruit that I have in my kitchen. The problem with fruit cobblers during the summer is that you have to turn your …
Like you, I find it hard to pass up a slice of crumb-topped coffee cake. There is just something about the combination of tender, fluffy cake and buttery, sugary streusel that is downright irresistible. Coffee cake fans will fall in love with this Raspberry Crumb Coffee Cake, an easy to make brunch favorite …
There are many simple desserts out there that you can bake with fresh berries, but few are as simple as these Cornmeal Berry Bars. The bars are made with a cornmeal shortbread base and filled with a combination of jam and fresh berries. It’s a lot like a fruit cobbler …
Strawberry limemade is one of my favorite summertime drinks. Like strawberry lemonade, strawberry limemade combines fruity strawberries and zesty lime juice for a drink that is sweet, tart and very refreshing. I used those same ingredients to make these very summery and delicious Strawberry Lime Bars, too!
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Watermelons are a real treat during the summer because they both satisfy your sweet tooth and help you rehydrate. I find that I buy smaller watermelons more often than the jumbo melons, since you really need a crowd to finish off a large watermelon quickly. If you can’t eat your way through a …
There are times during the summer when I have more ripe fruit available than I can eat. When your kitchen is overflowing with ripe fruit, you can bake as much of it as you can, freeze some and turn some into preserves. I have friends who make outstanding jams and jellies, filling up …
