So many different ways to bake fruit with butter, sugar, flour, etc.
Blackberries, Recipes David Heeks Blackberries, Recipes David Heeks

So many different ways to bake fruit with butter, sugar, flour, etc.

I’m not trying to be the word police, but there’s so many different ways to bake fruit with butter, sugar, flour, etc. My first experience with cobbler was in the Boy Scouts. Fruit cooked in a big black dutch oven, using fire and coals. A sweet cakey mixture on top and bubbling syrupy goodness on the bottom. It was amazing. I’ve since learned how to pull this off on my own car camping trips using frozen berries, a box of yellow cake mix, a stick of butter and a Sprite. Everything tastes better when you’re camping.  

For a more refined and delicious baked fruit dessert I prefer a crisp or a crunch. One has oats and one does not. Whether a crisp, crunch or cobbler, it’s all about the topping. Don’t skimp on the topping. That’s the part everybody wants. Here’s a basic recipe for you to try.

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Roasted Strawberries Recipe
Strawberries, Recipes David Heeks Strawberries, Recipes David Heeks

Roasted Strawberries Recipe

There’s nothing like the taste of freshly picked strawberries—especially when they come from Heeks Farm, your go-to destination for pick-your-own strawberries near Durham, NC. Our slow-roasted strawberry recipe brings out the deep, jammy sweetness of farm-fresh berries, making it a perfect way to enjoy the harvest long after your visit. Whether you top your morning yogurt or dress up dessert, this easy recipe is a flavorful reminder of strawberry season in North Carolina.

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