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22 recipes to make with all of that fresh local fruit this summer 30%
By Camilla Wynne0%
6/22/2026, 2:13:52 PM
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Except for the occasional s’more and, OK, a lot of ice cream, I shy away from making desserts with chocolate and nuts during the summer months.
The markets are heaving with fresh fruits (strawberries!
Raspberries!
Peaches!
Cherries!), which will change depending on what’s in season.
And I like to celebrate this bounty by making them into pies, cakes, frozen treats and the like.
Slightly underripe fruit works well in jam since it’s higher in pectin, but it’s best to let fruit ripen fully for baking.
If you’re using fresh fruit, maybe to decorate a tart, it should be perfectly ripe, whereas if it’s overripe, it’s best to turn it into a compote, pie or crisp.
Probably the first fruit dessert that comes to mind is pie — it’s indelibly linked with summer.
Below you’ll find recipes for the classics, such as peach, strawberry and blueberry.
A Saskatoon berry pie was a staple for me growing up in Alberta, but sometimes I want to embrace my pastry school training and whip up a glazed fruit tart.
Of course, these recipes aren’t reserved for afternoon pick-me-ups or after-dinner treats.
Strawberry shortcake drop scones or blueberry sweet rolls would make for a decadent breakfast — perfect for spoiling house guests.
If you’re hosting or attending a picnic or barbecue, a slab pie or individual galettes are the way to go.
For a garden party, blackberry-star anise friands or a Black Forest loaf cake will look impressive but are easy to make.
When the season turns languid, opt for something simple, like a stone-fruit crumble or a strawberry yogurt cake.
But if you balk at the idea of turning on your oven in the summer, you’ve still got plenty of options.
Strawberry-cheesecake kataifi cups and berry tiramisu are no-bake and delicious, and frozen treats are the obvious choice during a heat wave.
Whether you’re headed to the U-pick, just got home with a haul from the farmers’ market, or are lucky enough to grow your own, here are just some ideas for what you can make with all that summer fruit.
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