Summer Fruit Recipes

During the sunny days of summer, orchards and farmers' markets burst with a colorful array of juicy fruits like plump berries, succulent peaches, and luscious watermelons. From refreshing fruit salads to decadent desserts, these summer fruit recipes invite us to savor the sweetness of the season in every delightful bite.

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Brandied Cherries

Brandied cherries are easy to make and a fantastic way to preserve the cherry harvest. They can last for months.

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Seasonal Summer Fruits

Berries are at their peak during summer. Strawberries arrive first, followed by raspberries and blueberries. Blackberries show up at the end of summer and can linger until fall.

Stone fruit is a summer favorite. Look for sweet cherries and apricots at the beginning of summer. Peaches and nectarines arrive later, followed closely by sour cherries and plums.

Melons arrive in mid- to late summer. Watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew are perennial favorites, but look for heirloom melons at farmer's markets. They tend to have sweeter and more robust flavor profiles.

Grapes are a late-summer fruit. Their season extends into autumn.

More summer fruit recipes

Summer's abundant berries and stone fruit are perfect for ice cream, pies, and crumbles. Melon is best suited to sorbets and fruit salads.