Articles filed under Fruit
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Why you should buy your berries in the freezer aisleAug 12, 2025 4:11 am - Many people prefer fresh berries for their yogurt or cereal, certain recipes or healthy snacks. But when you can’t eat them fast enough — since they spoil, often within days — or they are out of season, frozen berries are the way to go, experts said.
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Skip the oven with these saucy skillet peaches and maple pecansAug 06, 2025 8:26 am - Ripe summer peaches simmer with a touch of maple syrup, cinnamon and vanilla and get topped with a maple pecan topping for a skillet dessert that requires minimal effort.
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Honeydew and goat cheese level-up these chicken wrapsJul 29, 2025 5:31 am - Elevate chicken wraps to something memorable with creamy goat cheese, juicy honeydew melon and fragrant basil for a low-lift weeknight summer meal.
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Cobblers, crumbles, slumps and grunts: A guide to baked fruit dessertsJul 23, 2025 5:53 am - If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between a cobbler, crisp, crumble and a buckle — oh, and let’s throw the Brown Betty, slump and grunt into the mix — you’re not alone. And with good reason: There’s no agreed-upon definition for this class of beloved American desserts, and the names often vary by region or even family.
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Cantaloupe gazpacho with crispy prosciutto reinvents a beloved starterJul 15, 2025 5:43 am - A bright, savory and slightly sweet cantaloupe gazpacho is the perfect foundation for luscious olive oil whipped cream and crispy, salty prosciutto. It’s a modern update on the classic Italian appetizer of cantaloupe wrapped in prosciutto, and can even be made with less-than-ripe fruit.
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No stove required: Refreshing cold peach soup just right on a hot dayJul 02, 2025 6:11 am - Soup probably isn’t at the top of your dinner menu when temperatures are pushing past 90 degrees. What if we told you there’s a soup that’s cool, refreshing and doesn’t require you to fire up the stove? One that’s creamy, sweet and just tangy enough to keep things interesting — with ripe summer peaches as the star of the show? Now we’re talking.
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Fresh sour cherries are fleeting. Here’s how to make the most of them.Jul 02, 2025 5:32 am - Full of flavor, fragile and fleeting, sour cherries are a treasure worth seeking out. Also known as tart cherries, they’re smaller in size, have a thinner skin, softer flesh and are juicier. Here’s what you need to know about making the most of these seasonal gems.
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Blueberry almond clafoutis is an ideal treat for dessert emergenciesJun 18, 2025 5:11 am - This custardy gluten-free dessert made with almond flour and topped with sliced almonds is fragrant with cardamom and brims with blueberries. Lightly sweetened with honey, it’s a more healthful way to satisfy a sweet tooth.
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Lighten up: Fruit brings out the natural sweetness in three easy, anytime treatsJun 11, 2025 6:06 am - These three recipes are some of my go-to favorites: peanut butter banana oat bars, lemon loaf and strawberry lemon muffins. They’re lightened-up, easy to make and all use fruit to bring out natural sweetness without being overly sugary.
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Strawberry shortcake is an ode to peak-season fruit and tender biscuitsJun 10, 2025 6:13 am - Strawberry shortcake is widely viewed as a quintessentially American dessert, so much so that June 14 is National Strawberry Shortcake Day. This recipe is adapted from James Beard, who got it from his mother. The biscuits’ signature ingredient is hard-boiled egg yolks, which help achieve a tender, crumbly pastry.