Whether bubbling with delicious juice, fragrant with warm spices, or encased in crisp buttery pastry, warm fruit desserts are comfort food at it's very best. In Crumbles & Streusels you'll find traditional recipes such as Apple & Blackberry Crumble as well as plenty of new ideas like Cranberry & Orange Streusel. A chapter of Cobblers & More includes recipes guaranteed to become family favorites--try Blueberry & Lemon Polenta Cobbler or an indulgent Molasses Banana Cobbler. Or for a fun twist on a cobbler, try a Plum & Hazelnut Pandowdy. Bettys & Crisps are easy to make yet delicious to eat--try an Apple Brown Betty with Dried Cranberries & Pecans, Caramel Apple Crisp, or Nectarine & Ginger Crisp. Rich battered desserts such as Clafoutis, Slumps, & Puddings are simplicity itself to prepare yet always impressive. Try a classic Cherry Clafoutis, an Apricot & Almond Slump, or Baked Brioche Pudding with Blackberries. If pastry is your thing, you'll find the perfect recipe in Pies, Tarts, & Strudels. Try a slice of spiced Dutch Apple Pie, Free-form Caramelized Peach Tart, or individual Apple & Blueberry Tarts, or Praline Apple Strudel, all perfect for fuss-free entertaining. Deliciously moist Dessert Cakes to be eaten with a fork and served with plenty of cream include Strawberry Buttermilk Cake, Pear & Ginger Crumble Cake, and Upside-down Peach Cake.