Stovetop Desserts

Season 2, Ep. 211

Bridget Lancaster solves the problem of mealy peaches and shows host Christopher Kimball how to make juicy Skillet Peach Cobbler with crisp cobbles. Erin McMurrer updates an old-fashioned recipe for Blueberry Grunt using a Dutch oven.

In this Episode
  • Skillet Peach Cobbler RECIPE

    Skillet Peach Cobbler

    A watery filling and soggy cobbles are just two of the more common problems with this classic summer fruit dessert. We set out for a solution.

  • Blueberry Grunt RECIPE

    Blueberry Grunt

    This oddly named dessert promises juicy berries topped with biscuity dumplings-and there's no need to turn on the oven. But it can easily become a soggy, bland mess.

  • HOW TO COOK

    Fresh Lemon Substitutes

    We found two emergency substitutions.