The Ultimate Guide to Turning Fresh Produce into Dessert Gold

Seasonal Desserts

 Here is a collection of delicious dessert recipes using seasonal fruit. From a Grilled Peach and Blueberry Crisp to a Spiced Apple Galette, these recipes are sure to impress your friends and family. Whether you prefer sorbets, tarts, shortcakes, or galettes, there is something here for everyone to enjoy. I especially love the idea of using fresh, in-season fruit to add natural sweetness and flavor to these sweet treats. Happy cooking!"

5  ideas for dessert recipes using seasonal fruit:

1. Grilled Peach and Blueberry Crisp - Slice peaches and toss with a mixture of oats, brown sugar, and melted butter. Grill the peaches until they are soft, then top with a mixture of blueberries, sugar, and cornstarch. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

2. Raspberry Sorbet - Puree fresh raspberries with sugar, lemon juice, and water in a blender. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn until frozen. Alternatively, you can pour the mixture into a loaf pan and freeze it, stirring every 30 minutes until it reaches the desired consistency.

3. Blackberry Custard Tart - Roll out pie dough and press it into a tart pan. Spread a layer of blackberry jam over the dough, then pour a mixture of eggs, sugar, and cream over the top. Bake until the custard is set, then serve with whipped cream.

4. Strawberry Shortcake - Split shortcake biscuits and top them with sliced strawberries and whipped cream. Alternatively, you can use angel food cake or pound cake as the base instead of shortcake biscuits.

5. Spiced Apple Galette - Roll out pie dough and transfer it to a baking sheet. Arrange sliced apples on top of the dough and sprinkle with a mixture of sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Fold the edges of the dough over the apples to form a rustic crust. Bake until the apples are soft and the crust is golden brown. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

Here is the recipe for Grilled Peach and Blueberry Crisp:

Ingredients:

• 3 peaches, sliced

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 4 tablespoons butter, melted

• 1 cup blueberries

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

2. In a small bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, and melted butter.

3. Place the sliced peaches in a single layer on a sheet of aluminum foil. Top the peaches with the oat mixture.

4. In a separate bowl, mix together the blueberries, sugar, and cornstarch.

5. Grill the peaches for 5-7 minutes, until they are soft and the oat mixture is crispy.

6. Top the grilled peaches with the blueberry mixture and serve with vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

Here is the recipe for Raspberry Sorbet:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh raspberries

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1/2 cup water

Instructions:

1. Combine the raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a blender. Blend until smooth.

2. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. Alternatively, you can pour the mixture into a loaf pan and freeze it, stirring every 30 minutes until it reaches the desired consistency.

3. Once the sorbet is frozen, scoop it into bowls or glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Here is the recipe for Blackberry Custard Tart:

Ingredients:

• 1 pie dough (store-bought or homemade)

• 1 cup blackberry jam

• 3 eggs

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1 cup cream

• whipped cream, for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. Roll out the pie dough and press it into a tart pan. Spread the blackberry jam over the dough.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar. Add the cream and whisk until well combined.

4. Pour the custard mixture over the blackberry jam.

5. Bake the tart for 35-40 minutes, until the custard is set and the crust is golden brown.

6. Let the tart cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve with whipped cream. Enjoy!

Here is the recipe for Strawberry Shortcake:

Ingredients:

• 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced

• 1 batch shortcake biscuits (store-bought or homemade)

• whipped cream, for serving

Instructions:

1. Split the shortcake biscuits in half horizontally.

2. Arrange the sliced strawberries on top of the bottom half of each biscuit.

3. Top the strawberries with a dollop of whipped cream.

4. Place the top half of the biscuit on top of the whipped cream.

5. Repeat with the remaining biscuits.

6. Serve the shortcakes immediately. Enjoy!

Alternatively, you can use angel food cake or pound cake as the base instead of shortcake biscuits. Simply slice the cake into thin layers and proceed with the recipe as directed.

Here is the recipe for Spiced Apple Galette:

Ingredients:

• 1 pie dough (store-bought or homemade)

• 3 apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

• ice cream or whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2. Roll out the pie dough and transfer it to a baking sheet.

3. Arrange the sliced apples on top of the dough in a single layer, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges.

4. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle the mixture over the apples.

5. Fold the edges of the dough over the apples to form a rustic crust.

6. Bake the galette for 30-35 minutes, until the apples are soft and the crust is golden brown.

7. Serve the galette warm with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy!