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Finding Warmth on a Cozy Winter Day

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Finding Warmth on a Cozy Winter Day


I know what you’re thinking…desserts like this are a summer thing. But I see no reason not to rejuvenate your winter-weary soul with this super easy recipe RIGHT NOW! Besides, it calls for orange juice and after my holiday hangover, I could really use some recipes with refreshing citrus zest and juices.

An overhead prep photography shot of a dark cutting board covered in vibrant sliced Granny Smith apples, sweet cherries, and a halved juicy orange.

The weather outside is frightful and seasonal fruits won’t necessarily be in, but you can absolutely shop the freezer aisles for this crowd pleasing dessert. Good thing all my favorite fruits are available frozen, and apples tend to survive the cold! Here, they get baked into a bubbly sweetness that possesses just a hint of fresh sage.

A tilted polaroid-style photography shot of a fresh, juicy orange sliced open next to a bottle of vanilla, resting on a white marble pastry board.

This is an excellent way to clear out the fridge. Absolutely any fruit you have on hand, whether it’s bruising in a bowl or frozen, works. Obviously, the fresher the fruit the better, but once you bake your concoction with vanilla, your kitchen’s going to smell divine.

It’s not cobbler, because those are traditionally made with a biscuit batter baked in. My recipe is a true crumble that calls for flour and rolled oats, and I think you’re going to love it for the same reasons I do. Stay inside, stay warm, and offer your loved ones this most cozy dessert…

A bubbling, piping hot sweet fruit crumble baking in a rustic cast iron skillet, just taken out of the oven to warm up a winter day.

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