Peaches and Cream Ice Cream1/11
Confession. This isn't exactly ice cream. Yet it's not frozen yogurt, either. It falls somewhere blissfully in between with its not-too-sweet creaminess. And no ice cream maker required.
Polenta Plum Cake2/11
A cake that's as rife with uber-ripe plums as it is Italian heritage. You're gonna love the gritty-in-a-good-way texture and buttery taste.
Cornmeal Drop-Biscuit Peach Cobbler3/11
Ah, summer. Ah, cobbler. Those two sentiments are sort of one in the same, don't you agree, seeing as each is easy, effortless, and always enticing?
Peach and Crème Fraîche Pie4/11
Whether you seek convention or innovation, you'll find it in this haute yet humble peach pie, which draws on tradition yet still wields some surprises.
Blueberry Crumble5/11
Need to bring something to a backyard bash when all you want is mad crazy gratitude and an empty dish to take home? This blueberry crumble with a crumbly oatmeal cookie topping is your answer.
Stone Fruit Slump6/11
Equal parts bohemian and tradition, this stone fruit slump marries the best aspects of cobbler and cake to sweet, sweet effect.
Homemade Cherry Liqueur7/11
The only real trick to this stiff summery sensation is resisting the temptation to snitch a swig before it's time.
Plum Almond Cake8/11
Haute yet homey, this rustic Italian cake with its delicate crumb and pockets of jammy plum awesomeness will cause you to anticipate plum season like never, ever before.
Mini-Muffin Financiers9/11
Don't let these delicate, diminutive cakes with the froufrou French name fool you. They're a cinch to toss in the oven--and even easier to toss in the mouth.
Watermelon Sorbet10/11
No ice cream maker required. Just watermelon, citrus, sweetness, mint, and a little time in the deep freeze. Vodka optional. Then all you do is scoop it up and plop it in a pretty bowl.