Fruit Desserts

Fruit desserts are included here because many are similar to pies or pie fillings. Special favorites include cobblers, which are much like fruit pies made in large baking pans without a bottom crust; crisps, which are like cobblers, but with brown-sugar streusel topping instead of a pastry crust; and betties, which have alternate layers of rich cake crumbs and fruit. Also, don’t overlook fresh fruits for dessert, served plain, lightly sweetened, or with cream.