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From crisps to cobblers, shortcakes to chocolate gravy, cast iron desserts are the best way to end the day! This collection of favorite recipes will have you reaching for your cast iron cookware on a regular basis.

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Cast iron skillet dessert recipes are cozy, delicious, and just like Grandma made them! Here are some of our favorite sweet ways to finish off a meal:

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Peach Blackberry Cobbler

This Southern peach blackberry cobbler is the best way to enjoy fresh summer fruit! The warm filling is topped with a tender, buttery cornmeal biscuit crust for an easy dessert that always wins rave reviews.

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Strawberry Crisp {Strawberry Crumble}

This easy strawberry crisp recipe is the perfect way to enjoy a bounty of fresh berries! Juicy, sweet strawberries are topped with a buttery, crunchy oat streusel for a classic spring or summer dessert that everyone loves. Bake the crisp in a skillet or in a dish, and serve warm with vanilla ice cream on top!

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Peach Blueberry Cobbler

This Southern Peach Blueberry Cobbler is the best way to enjoy fresh summer fruit! The warm filling is topped with light, buttery biscuits for a special breakfast or an easy dessert. Don’t forget a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of this classic, old-fashioned treat!

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Plum Crisp

This easy Plum Crisp recipe is the perfect way to enjoy a bounty of fresh fruit! Sweet, juicy and tender plums are topped with a buttery, crunchy oat streusel for a rustic dessert that everyone loves. Bake the crisp in a skillet or in a dish, and serve warm with vanilla ice cream on top!

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Easy Blueberry Cobbler

This easy blueberry cobbler is a delicious way to enjoy fresh summer berries! The cake-like batter puffs up around the fruit, giving the dish that classic “cobbled” texture on top. It’s warm, buttery, soft in the center, and crisp on the edges — thanks to the magic of a cast iron skillet. Serve the old fashioned blueberry cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a simple Southern dessert!

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Easy Bisquick Peach Cobbler

The most delicious summer dessert! This easy Bisquick peach cobbler recipe can be made with fresh, frozen, or canned peaches in just 10 minutes! Top the warm cobbler with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for an old-fashioned sweet treat that everyone loves.

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Apple Cranberry Crisp

This Old Fashioned Cranberry Apple Crisp is the perfect easy dessert recipe for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other special gathering this season! The sweet and tart fruit is topped with a buttery oat crumble for the ultimate decadent treat — with just 10 minutes of prep!

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Southern Chocolate Gravy

Chocolate gravy is a classic Southern treat! Served over warm buttermilk biscuits for breakfast, or drizzled on pound cake and ice cream for dessert, this easy recipe has been delighting both kids and adults for generations. Best of all, it only requires a handful of basic ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen — and it’s ready in about 15 minutes!

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Cherry Almond Yogurt Cake

A light and flavorful cherry cake is studded with sliced almonds, flavored with almond extract, and dusted in powdered sugar. The cast iron skillet yields perfectly crisp edges, while Greek yogurt keeps the inside moist and tender. It’s perfect alongside coffee for breakfast, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert!

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Peach Crisp Recipe

This easy peach crisp recipe is a perfect summer dessert! A buttery, crunchy, brown sugar oat streusel tops juicy, fresh peaches. Bake the crisp in a skillet or in a dish, and serve warm with vanilla ice cream on top!

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The Easiest Strawberry Cobbler Recipe

This easy strawberry cobbler is a delicious way to enjoy fresh spring and summer berries! The cake-like batter puffs up around the fruit, giving the dessert that classic “cobbled” texture on top. Perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

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Easy Apple Crisp

This easy apple crisp recipe is the perfect way to enjoy a bounty of fresh fruit! Sweet and tart warmly spiced apples are topped with a buttery, crunchy oat streusel for a classic dessert that everyone loves. Bake the crisp in a skillet or in a dish, and serve warm with vanilla ice cream on top!

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Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits

Pair these buttery, flaky, mile-high strawberry shortcake biscuits with whipped cream and fresh berries for an easy, made-from-scratch, old-fashioned dessert!

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Virginia Apple Cobbler

A traditional apple cobbler recipe is one of autumn’s most delicious treats! Serve the fresh fruit filling and the warm buttermilk biscuit crust with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate fall dessert. It’s not too sweet, and you’ll love the cozy notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice throughout. Leftovers are delicious for breakfast as well!

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Hey, I’m Blair!

Welcome to my farmhouse kitchen in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Inspired by local traditions and seasonal fare, you’ll find plenty of easy, comforting recipes that bring your family together around the table. It’s down-home, country-style cooking!

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