13 Crisp and Crumble Recipes That Are Way Easier Than Pie
ryan liebe If you’re looking for something sweet and comforting, there is nothing like a warm fruit crisp or crumble. They bake up bubbly, with a golden, buttery crust that practically begs for a scoop of ice cream, a drizzle of sauce, a dollop of whipped cream, or heck, all of the above.
It doesn’t matter what time of year it is either! That’s because there are crisp and crumble recipes you can make for every single season. In fall, there are pears and endless apple recipes . In winter, break out the cranberries or the frozen fruit . In spring, enjoy the thaw with rhubarb . And then in summer, you can highlight peaches , berries, and cherries. You’ll find all of those and more right here, so you’ll always have something warm to bake up.
Wondering what the difference is between crisps, crumbles, and cobbler recipes ? Cobblers usually have a biscuit or batter topping. Crumbles have a crunchy topping made with butter, flour, and sugar. Crisps take the crumble toppings and add oats. You might find nuts thrown in there, too. The names are often used interchangeably, so call them whatever you want. Everyone who tries these crisp and crumble recipes will call them delicious either way.
Apple Crumble
“A proper apple crumble should have a generous layer of topping—enough to rival the fruit underneath,” says Ree. Crunchy walnuts add a toasted, nutty flavor to balance the sweetness. Use a crisp baking apple like Granny Smith that can hold its shape. Get Ree’s Apple Crumble recipe.
Pear Crisp
“You won’t believe how delightful this is,” Ree says of this simple, seasonal dessert. There are several types of pears you can use here, but she prefers firm Bosc pears. She also adds pecans to the crisp topping for added crunch and flavor. Get Ree’s Pear Crisp recipe.
Blackberry-Almond Crisp
“Blackberries don’t need much help to become a sweet dessert, but topping them with buttery oats, brown sugar, and sliced almonds certainly doesn’t hurt,” Ree says. Bake them up in ramekins, and everyone gets their own individual serving. Get Ree’s Blackberry-Almond Crisp recipe.
Peach Crisp with Maple Cream Sauce
Ree inherited this recipe from her grandma Gee. She serves it warm with a “deliciously cold, creamy, sweet, evil, decadent, ridiculous, sinful, ecstasy-inducing maple cream sauce” that makes it out-of-this-world good. Get Ree’s Peach Crisp with Maple Cream Sauce recipe.
Caramel Apple Crisp
If you love the classic combo of caramel and apples, this one is for you! Ree bakes tart Granny Smiths in a buttery homemade caramel sauce, all topped with a crumbly oat and pecan mixture. Drizzle with extra caramel because you can. Get Ree’s Caramel Apple Crisp recipe.
Cherry Chocolate Crisp
Don’t worry if it’s not cherry season, because you can use frozen here! The addition of cocoa powder and chocolate chunks is an incredible twist on a classic, that gets even better if you serve it with chocolate ice cream. Get Ree’s Cherry Chocolate Crisp recipe.
Cranberry Crisp
Make something a little unexpected for your colder weather holidays. Tart cranberries are brightened up with brown sugar, orange zest, and a hint of ginger. Top with a buttery oat crumble full of pecans and white chocolate chips. Get Ree’s Cranberry Crisp recipe.
Blueberry Crumble
Make this for an irresistible taste of summer. It’s as straightforward as you can get with an easy fruit filling and classic oat topping with just a hint of cinnamon. You can use frozen blueberries any time of year, too! Get the Blueberry Crumble recipe.
Apple-Raspberry Crisp with Pistachios
There’s something so sweet about combining two tart fruits for dessert. You can serve this jewel-toned beauty right in the skillet. Don’t forget a nice big scoop or two of vanilla ice cream! Get Ree’s Apple-Raspberry Crisp with Pistachios recipe.
Rhubarb Crisp
Nothing feels more like springtime than rhubarb. The tart veggie (yes, veggie!) gets a sweet treatment with an oat and pecan topping. Do yourself a favor and serve it with strawberry ice cream for the best flavor combo ever. Get Ree’s Rhubarb Crisp recipe.
Butterscotch-Cornflake Apple Crisp
You really want your crisp to be crispy? Use cornflakes! It’s an easy way to add crunch. You make the butterscotch sauce here from scratch, but it’s very easy to do and totally worth the effort. Get Ree’s Butterscotch-Cornflake Apple Crisp recipe.
Cherry Crisp
If you want a classic cherry crisp, this is it! It has the same juicy cherry filling as a pie, but with a much easier buttery crumb topping with almonds. Pitted sweet cherries are best, either fresh or frozen. Get the Cherry Crisp recipe.
Peach-Raspberry Crisp
Peaches and raspberries are another classic combo that is a must-have when they are in season (though frozen any time of year will work, too). Bake this up in a sheet pan and it will feed a crowd! Get Ree’s Peach-Raspberry Crisp recipe.
