A buckle is a popular New England dessert that's made by adding berries or sliced fruit to a single layer of cake batter. During baking, the fruit sinks and the cake emerges from the oven with a "buckled" appearance. This Lemon Blueberry Buckle from Rustic Fruit Desserts adds an extra tang to the blueberries with the additions of buttermilk to the cake batter, and a lemon glaze on top. More

This cake is great example of the idea that "if it grows together, it goes together". Olives and citrus thrive in the same climates, and are grown in the same regions. Authors Julie Richardson and Cory Schreiber recommend using a fruity olive oil that isn't too spicy for this cake. More

I'm pretty sure that strawberry rhubarb pie is responsible for the majority of rhubarb consumption in this country. This recipe for Rhubarb Cream Cheese Pie with Fresh Strawberries from Rustic Fruit Desserts by Julie Richardson and Cory Schreiber takes this classic combination a step further by adding a delicious cream cheese custard to the mix. More

Apples and cheddar are a fantastic combination, combining both sweet and savory, creamy and crunchy. One of my go-to late night snacks is a grilled cheddar sandwich with slices of tart Fuji apple. If you are a fan of apple pie served with a cheddar slice, then this recipe was written for you. More

This recipe for a Fig and Honey Galette is adapted from Rustic Fruit Desserts by Julie Richardson and Cory Schreiber. A galette is basically a rustic pie, minus the pie pan. All you have to do is roll out the crust, add the filling, fold the edges over, and bake until the crust is golden brown. More