There is nothing easier or as satisfying as a fresh fruit crisp. Use any fruit you have on hand or love for this evergreen ...

Not just for sweet dishes, although they work perfectly in a seasonal fruit crumble or atop a showstopping pavlova, they can also be paired with savoury dishes to create unbeatable summer salads.

Nigel Slater's fruit crumble tidies away fruit that's past its best under a delicious toasted oat and nut topping. Far too good for the compost heap. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.

For instance, you can use blueberries in the summer, apples in the fall, etc. To prepare a crumble fit for a two to three-quart baking dish, combine around two pounds of your selected fruit ...

Stir into the fruit and continue to cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture is thick and jammy. Set aside to cool. To make the crumble topping, add the flour to a mixing ...